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Day (United States of America)Job Summary:
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Clinical Skills* Will train to assist the physician in the performance of facility specific cardiovascular cath and EP procedures* Will train function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles* Able to use critical thinking skills* Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists* Will train to prep and educate the patient for procedure* Demonstrates and understands sterile techniqueJob Responsibilities* Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs* Able to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hours when allowed* Knows existing lines of communication and authority* Handles communications properly* Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET* Transports patients as needed* Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers* Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement* Learns how to enter data in to cath lab log and and how to verify accuracy and completeness* Completes necessary paperwork* Answers departmental phone using proper scripting* Maintains stock levels and outdates* Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications* Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome* Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership* Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedureQuality and Patient Safety* Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification* Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker* Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear* Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form* Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicatedPatient Education* Will train to provide patient, family/support system education* Will train to learn how to provide patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility* Will train to provide post procedural home care instructions as neededPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.Required Minimum Education:
GED of an Associate,Bachelor's Degree program in Health Science;One year of relevant experience in medical setting (i.e. LPN, RT, EMT/Paramedic) may be substituted in lieu of formal education;Graduate of CVT programRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
- BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist-Preferred
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Work experience in medical setting PreferredRequired Minimum Skills:
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