What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Technologist position at CHI St Vincent Health?
As our CardiovascularTechnologist at CHI St Vincent, you will help deliver excellent patient care by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular disease in the cath lab setting.
Every day you’ll independently operate all ancillary equipment in the lab including but not limited to: IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser and angiojet. You will demonstrate competencies in scrubbing techniques of all diagnostic and interventional procedures, utilize good radiation safety practices and you will make a positive impact on internal and external customers.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing clear results for timely and accurate diagnosis.
CHI St Vincent Infirmary is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Responsibilities
- Thorough and accurate imaging technique for patient positioning respective to the imaging order
- Routinely apply sterile techniques and quality safety practices for patients, teammates, and yourself.
- Mechanical aptitude and confidence troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining radiology equipment to avoid equipment failures.
We are offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an approved CVT Program required
- Current Radiology License (ARRT) required
- Current Arkansas State License (MRAD:AR)
- Current American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certifications
- Two (2) years of current experience as a CRT with hands-on scrub experience within a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
- Experience as cardiovascular monitoring technologist to include but not limited to A-Line and IV insertion and all modalities within the Cath Lab
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
Salary : $33 - $47