Cardiovascular Scrub Technician - Catholic Health

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Duties of Cardiovascular Tech

• Assists during emergency resuscitation.
• Responsible for reviewing the accuracy of printed records prior to placing in medical record and evaluate accuracy of data.  
• Performs post processing of acquired images and assures secure storage and retrieval of images.
• Set up sterile equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures demonstrating aseptic technique.
• Scrub during diagnostic and interventional procedures on the adult patient and assist as needed.
• Performs sheath removal and achieves hemostasis effectively.
• Assist with patient comfort and wellbeing before, during, and immediately following the procedure.  These duties will address the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Through sampling and recording, provide data from which precise anatomic and physiologic diagnosis may be established.
• In coordination with RN, setup non-invasive monitoring -- ECG, blood pressure cuff, and pulse oximetry.
• Operates intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and other catheter based imaging modalities.
• Oversees digital imaging equipment to optimally define anatomy.
• Participates in team huddle, time-out, and all aspects of procedure as suggested for patient safety.
• In coordination with RN, performs/reviews baseline patient hemodynamic data and evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers during procedures.
• Assists as scrub tech during interventional procedures.
• Functions as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment and preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Is knowledgeable of all equipment and supplies required for each case type and where they can be obtained.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of procedures.
• Checks physician preference for equipment required prior to each procedure.
• Communicates information with RN to ensure smooth progress of case. Observes and reports, to a nurse, changes in the patient’s condition.
• Preps access site as ordered by physician pre-procedure
• Collects necessary equipment prior to scrubbing/approaching bed side.
• Actively works to improve performance by seeking and acting on feedback from others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient safety standards and follows all hospital policies and procedures pertaining to patient safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited Radiological, Cardiovascular and/or Respiratory care program
• Experience with scrubbing into and assisting physicians with vascular procedures
• RVT or equivalent preferred, registry eligible acceptable.
• BLS/AED/ACLS training required and accepted from the American Heart Association. No online programs from any organization will be accepted.

Skills, Knowledge or Abilities

• Independent individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills required in order to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, physicians, outside agencies and other hospital staff. 
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills a must.
• Knowledge of EPIC Electronic Medical Record, radiology scheduling and insurance authorization.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.