Job Description

SOVAH Health - Martinsville

SOVAH Health in Martinsville, VA., is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Tech I to perform a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks before, during and after cardiac catheterization and special procedures. Primarily responsible for the care of patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures. Responsible for assisting with all procedures providing patient education, assessment and monitoring and participating in performance improvement activities. Monitors hemodynamics, electrocardiograms, and waveform analysis. Participates in an on call schedule for STEMI interventions. Participates in Quality Assurance and practices infection control policies. Practice in accordance with state and federal law and health care regulatory standards.

Reports to: Cath Lab Supervisor and Director, Cardiovascular Services

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or surgical technologist).

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Ability to unction under stress and emergency situations, critical thinking abilities.
Effective organization, prioritization, time management and problem-solving skills
Team and goal-oriented yet able to function independently.

Professionalism

Possesses excellent qualities in communication, adaptability, problem solving, attitude, and organization.

Required Certifications

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within one year of hire.

Typical Physical Demands: Full range of motion of upper and lower extremities. Moving and/or lifting patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Pushing equipment > 100 pounds. Dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal ranges. Standing and/or walking for extensive periods of time. Working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Potential for exposure to communicable disease and/or body fluid which require the use of body substance isolation precautions.

Minimum Work Experience

Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab experience preferred.
Allied health professional experience in cardiology preferred.

LifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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