Cardiology Technician Provides technical support and assistance to the physician during invasive cardiology procedures. Performs scrub and hemodynamic monitoring duties with cardiac catheterizations using clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgment in accordance with professional and departmental standards and protocols. Provides care, assessment prior, during and post-procedural instruction to patients. Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Assists Cardiologist in performance of diagnostic invasive procedures. Maintains operational knowledge of Cath Lab equipment according to manufacture's specifications. Assists and performs diagnostic invasive procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Provides care for patients prior, during and after procedures. Scrubs and assists Cardiologist as requested. Responds to patient distress situations and assists with equipment quality control and inventory management. Prepares sterile trays, instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for procedures, and maintains sterile field. Provides all appropriate services to safely and efficiently complete patient's procedures. Maintains knowledge of cardiac concepts and clinical practices. Possesses the knowledge & skills level of basic and complex invasive procedures which may include: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), stents, IABP placement and operation and peripheral interventions. Responsible for patient safety in the CCL and must be able to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond according to emergency protocols, operate external cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator. Intervenes with appropriate therapy in the event of cardiac emergencies. Monitors and records patients' hemodynamic status during procedures. Properly handles and processes PACS images to include storage and transfer. Follows radiation safety policies as outlined by the NRC and York Hospital's Radiation Safety Committee. Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures. Assumes "off premise" call responsibilities as required to assure complete call coverage Common Expectations: Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, attends in-services, workshops and staff meetings as required. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Drapes patients for surgical procedures. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:- Certificate Program Graduate of a certificate or degree granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic, Biomedical Engineering). Required
- Associates Degree Degree from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology. Preferred
- Work Experience:1 year Cath Lab and/or interventional radiology experience. Required and
- Experience in electric countershock techniques. Required
- Previous Cath Lab experience. Preferred
Licenses:
Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist within 2 years Required orRegistered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT within 2 years Required and
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of cardiology, electrophysiology, pacemakers and related equipment.
Fluent in medical terminology.
Ability to use radiographic equipment and handle patients who present in a variety of conditions.
Ability to wear lead protective gear for long periods.
Ability to function as a team member.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to demonstrates the principals of surgical asepsis.
Understands cardiovascular pathophysiology.
Ability to read a 12 lead EKG.Ability to identify lethal arrhythmias 100% of the time.
Ability to identify normal versus abnormal intra cardiac and peripheral pressure waveforms.
Benefits:
Offered Comprehensive health benefits Flexible spending and health savings accounts Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Short-term disability Education assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPayWellness and Wellbeing programs Caregiver support via Wellthy Childcare referral service via Wellthy
About Us:
WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
About the Team:
WellSpan York Hospital Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan's eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23. The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions. WellSpan York Hospital's Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital's medical and dental staff. WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital's intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.
