Cardiovascular Technician

Company: Reston Hospital Center
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Description

Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Cardiovascular Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Reston Hospital Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits Reston Hospital Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits
  
  Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  
  Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Cardiovascular Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
  
  Job Summary and Qualifications Utilizes specialized knowledge and skills to perform technical aspects of the procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. In addition, he/she acts as a resource person for physicians and staff regarding use of specialized supplies and equipment in the lab.
  
  Productivity/Fiscal Responsibility
  • Utilizes appropriate resources to complete assignment within allocated time period.
  • Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands. Remains calm in crisis situations.
  • Adheres to Attendance and Tardiness Policy.
  • Supports responsible staffing decisions (cancels, places staff on hold/on call, calls in on hold/on call staff appropriately).
  • Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste.
  • Reports to work on time and is ready to start work.
  • Consistently utilizes Kronos system to document hours of work.
  • Demonstrates problem solving ability using appropriate resources.
    
    Commitment to Team
    • Serves as a resource as needed in an effective manner to unit and other departments.
    • Is supportive of administrative decisions.
    • Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation, works well with others.
    • Is flexible in meeting staffing and scheduling requirements of the department.
      
      Safety
      • Has working knowledge of the operation of Department or seeks guidance from appropriate personnel.
      • Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order.
      • Assures safe and clean environment. Keeps hallways clutter free and rooms neat.
      • Utilizes standard precautions by wearing protective equipment (goggles, gowns, gloves and uses correct handwashing techniques).
        
        Performance Improvement
        • Consistently strives to improve performance.
        • Makes suggestions for improvement.
        • Is receptive to new ideas.
        • Is cognizant of age specific, cultural and physical needs of customer in providing service.
          
          Communications/Customer Service
          • Maintains confidentiality of all patient/other information.
          • Gives accurate and concise reports.
          • Keeps the Department Director informed on reportable situations and department needs.
          • Interacts with patients, doctors and visitors with grace and tact.
          • Gains patient/family confidence.
            
            Personal and Professional Growth & Development
            • Attends and participates in staff meetings or reads minutes.
            • Participates in unit/department orientation/preceptorships.
            • Accepts responsibility for assessment of self-learning needs and identifies resources to accomplish continued personal and professional development.
            • Actively participates in hospital and department committees as assigned.
            • Attends all mandatory in-services annually.
            • Makes independent decisions.
            • Requires minimum supervision.
            • Displays professional pride.
            • Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to HCA's Code of Conduct.
            • Conduct reflects HCA's values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.
              
              Job Functions
              • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular principles, practices and techniques.
              • Demonstrates the ability to identify problems, generate and analyze feasible solutions and choose an optimum course of action.
              • Demonstrates the ability to function as a team member and provide support when needed.
              • Prepares necessary equipment for all procedures and assists physicians as needed.
              • Participates in general organization and stocking of the Cardiac Cath Lab procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
              • Reports equipment failure and notes any potential safety hazards.
              • Attends in-services for equipment and supplies. Occasionally participates in scheduling of procedures.
              • Assists physicians in cardiac invasive and non-invasive procedures including scrub, circulation duties, and operating physiologic monitoring equipment, and radiologic imaging equipment (within scope of practice).
              • Assists in precepting/training other personnel.
              • Adheres to the policies and procedures of the organization, department, and regulatory and accrediting agencies in the care of the patient.
              • Wears identification badge so it is visible to patients and others.
              • Performs duties in compliance with patient and general safety practices as described in hospital policies and procedures.
              • Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses to interventions on a consistent basis.
              • Assess and monitors vital signs according to professional standards of care.
              • Interprets data to determine a change in the patient's status, and takes appropriate measures, including the timely notification of the physician.
              • Demonstrates skill in the use of patient care equipment.
              • Utilizes ACLS protocols in emergency situations.
              • Demonstrates knowledge of specific disease process, treatments, interventions and responses based on age specificity, patient needs, condition, impairment, or disability.
              • Physically prepares patients for Cath Lab procedures.
              • Follows aseptic and sterile technique.
              • Able to remove venous and/or arterial sheaths/introducers from procedure site(s) (i.e., left or right groin, left or right antecubital, etc.). Obtains hemostasis via direct pressure or angioseal placement, if qualified and permitted. Follows sheath removal protocol.
              • Participates in monitoring patients' ECG and vital signs and communicates variances to nursing staff and the physician.
              • Assesses and documents patient/family/SO learning needs, abilities, learning preferences, and readiness to learn based on age specificity level of understanding, and cultural norms.
              • Provides assigned patients and families with explanation of procedures, treatments, and medications.
                
                What qualifications you will need: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiovascular Science preferred.
                
                Licensure/ RCIS required (Grace Period: 1 year from date of hire to obtain)
                
                Certification: BCLS required; ACLS required
                
                Experience: Advanced ECG interpretation skills required. Experience in (RCIS) Radiology/Acute Care Facility desired. Experience in invasive Cardiology desired. Communicates effectively orally. Has strong interpersonal skills that reflect a positive attitude and a sense of commitment to our patients, work associates and community.
                
                Reston Hospital Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1986. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 230+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Reston and the growing Northern Virginia region. We offer a full range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital specializes in maternal/child health, surgical services on both an inpatient and extensive outpatient basis. We offer urological services including lithotripsy. Our cancer care offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy, rehabilitation therapy programs and a wide array of diagnostic imaging capabilities . click apply for full job details

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