Cardiovascular Tech CVOR (Augusta, GA) - Adult OR - FT

Cardiovascular Tech CVOR

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The Cardiovascular Tech CVOR assists in the performance of a wide variety of invasive Vascular and Cardiac Special procedures on patients of all ages. This position is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures. The Cardiovascular Technologist CVOR works under the direction of an attending surgeon. This position requires participation in Hybrid Vascular call rotation once appropriately oriented and checked off on clinical and operational competencies.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Clinical Skills: Will train to assist the physician in the performance of facility specific cardiovascular procedures; will train function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles; able to use critical thinking skills; work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, cardiologists, surgeons as well as other physicians; will train to prep and educate the patient for procedure; demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Job Responsibilities: Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs; able to work scheduled and 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; 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 log and how to verify accuracy and completeness; completes necessary paperwork; answers departmental phone using proper scripting; maintains stock levels and outdates; maintains current License and BLS/ACLS certifications; works as a team with other staff to obtain the best possible outcome; performs any other duties as needed when asked by leadership; prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure.
• Quality 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 indicated.
• Patient 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 needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education: Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology or Accredited Program in Cardiovascular Technology required.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support
• ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography or RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist

Required Minimum Experience: One year experience in a Hybrid Vascular Operating Room, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or similar department preferred.

Required Minimum Skills: Ability to operate Radiographic equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and written. Possess excellent patient/customer service skills.

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