Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule:PRN
Shift: Days
Location: 1035 Red Bud Road, Calhoun, GA 30701
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Gordon
·Four seasons of outdoor activities, including whitewater, hiking, camping
·Named #4 on NICHE magazine’s “Best Cities (under 100,000) to Raise a Family”
·Affordable land and homes
·Outstanding qualify of life
·Strong cultural community
·Access to excellent public and private K-12 education
·Convenient location between two large metropolitan areas: Atlanta and Chattanooga
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Cardiac Cath/IR Tech provides direct patient care assisting the physician during cardiac and invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures. Ensures the safe operation of all equipment used in the Cardiac Cath lab. Works under the direction of physician.
The role you’ll contribute:
Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to cardiac catheterization lab practice standards to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.
•Assist with procedure scheduling and preprocedural patient education/instructions when necessary
•Prepares the patient for the procedure and monitors, positions, and assists patient during procedure
•Assists the physician throughout the procedure
•Assesses the procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness.
•Safely operates cath/IR support equipment for all procedures performed in lab.
•Cleans and calibrates equipment
•Follows proper infection control procedures
•Communicates with the physician and other staff members about patient condition as needed.
•Using the electronic medical record, performs procedural documentation for all procedures performed in the cardiovascular labs in a timely manner.
•Maintains department inventory
•Ensures that department is adequately equipped; keeping supplies organized
•Orders supplies as per procedure
•Assists in departmental performance Improvement activities including collecting and documenting quality improvement initiatives.
•Ensures high quality service in compliance with all federal, state, and local accrediting bodies
rules, regulations, statutes, requirements, and standards including TJC, measured through
quality control, performance improvement and customer satisfaction survey results.
•All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
·Must be a Registered Nurse, Cardiovasular Tech or Radiology Technologist. Must have a current Georgia license/certification in respective field. Computer proficiency required. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
·Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR
·Current Georgia License in respective field.
·BLS
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.