What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) | Full Time position at Peterson Health?
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information:
The position is full time working four 10-hour shifts. Call Required.
The position is full time working four 10-hour shifts. Call Required.
Currently offering a sign on bonus for qualifying full time CVTs.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
Under the general supervision of the director, Heart and Vascular Services and CV Coordinator, the CV Technologist in the Cath lab is responsible for the provision of services of a highly specialized nature to patients according to physician’s orders. Provides for patient safety and high-quality testing. Also responsible for the operation all x-ray equipment, scrubbing-in to assist the physician in complex angiographic procedures, and the provision of safe and effective care of the patient having invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cath Lab to include the immediate pre-procedure period, during the procedure, and immediately following the procedure.
Under the general supervision of the director, Heart and Vascular Services and CV Coordinator, the CV Technologist in the Cath lab is responsible for the provision of services of a highly specialized nature to patients according to physician’s orders. Provides for patient safety and high-quality testing. Also responsible for the operation all x-ray equipment, scrubbing-in to assist the physician in complex angiographic procedures, and the provision of safe and effective care of the patient having invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cath Lab to include the immediate pre-procedure period, during the procedure, and immediately following the procedure.
Required Education:
Graduate of accredited school of radiology, nursing or certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.
Graduate of accredited school of radiology, nursing or certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.
Preferred Education:
ARRT, RN, or RCIS
ARRT, RN, or RCIS
Required Skills:
Basic computer keyboard skills.
Basic computer keyboard skills.
Preferred Skills:
Meditech proficiency
Meditech proficiency
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Certified Medical Radiology Technologist, LVN, RN, Cardiovascular Tech I, or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist. Certified in Basic Life Support
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
Cardio-Vascular Certified RN (CVRN)
Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
Cardio-Vascular Certified RN (CVRN)
Required Experience:
Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Cath Lab clinical experience
Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Cath Lab clinical experience
Preferred Experience:
Two or more years’ experience in a hospital Cardiac Cath Lab unit
Two or more years’ experience in a hospital Cardiac Cath Lab unit
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