Cardiovascular Technologist

Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201
Pay Range: $30.65 - $45.98
Summary:
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus OR Educational Sponsorship
Educational Sponsorship Program:
Altru encourages and supports the continuing growth and development of its
current and future employees by offering educational financial assistance. The
educational sponsorship incentive program is intended to cover all or a portion
of the per semester cost of tuition, program and management fees while
pursuing a degree required for a qualified future role at Altru.
This sponsorship can be used in conjunction with other financial aid. Those
employees/students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program are
eligible to apply for an education sponsorship for the remainder of the
academic degree program, however, tuition and fees paid prior to acceptance
into the sponsorship program are not eligible for retroactive payment of past
tuition and related expenses.
How to Apply for Educational Sponsorship:
Interested employees/candidates can apply through this posting and proceed through the recruitment selection process. It is necessary to begin this process early as the completed application must be received by Human Resources at least 30 calendar days prior to commencement of educational program. Selected employee/candidate must agree to and sign Educational Sponsorship Agreement.
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Hours/Schedule: 36 hours per week on Day shift plus call.
The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist prepares the Cath Lab for Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, and assesses and fulfills patient needs. This position performs hemodynamic and control room duties, completes patient catheterization report, and correlates the analysis of invasive and non-invasive tests. The specialist also performs Cardiac Cath Lab procedures maintaining proper sterile technique, performs stress tests, practices radiation safety, and transports patients.
Essential Job Functions:

• Correlates the analysis of invasive and noninvasive tests to recognize need for additional intervention and reports pertinent findings to Physician.
  
• Performs hemodynamic and control room duties maintaining a working knowledge of equipment.
  
• Prepares and performs the Cardiac Cath Lab for procedures according to standard operating procedures, i.e., proper supplies, equipment set-up, etc.
  
• Practices radiation safety in order to protect both staff members and the patient.
  
• Performs and monitors patient's stress tests.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
  

Certifications

• ND Medical Imaging License North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board Within 12 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources
  
• Cardiovascular Technologist - Registered Cardiovascular Credentialing International Within 24 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association Within 90 Days of Start Date HR Primary Sources
  

Notes

• Can be licensed in RCIS or RCES
  
• Must meet requirements that align with conditional license of North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board
  

Additional Discipline Requirements:

• Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Surgical Technologist: Must adhere to state licensing guidelines and be eligible to qualify for the RCIS/RCES exam within 24 months of the start date.
  

Education:
•Preferred: Associates - Cardiac Technician- OR -Associates - Radiologic Technology
Language Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
•Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
•Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
•Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
•Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
•Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
•Crawl: Not Applicable
•Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
•Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
•Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
•See: Continuously (67-100%)
•Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands:
•Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
•Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
•Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
•Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions:
•Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
•Outdoor: Not Applicable
•Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers : Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver
Reference ID: R3856PandoLogic.