Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing Outpatient Services, and Manager, Cath Lab, the CV Technician works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CV Technician is responsible for safe and quality care and related assistance to perioperative patients. The CV Technician supports the Registered Nurses, the Medical Staff in the Cath Lab area. The CV Technician supports care of patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Medical Staff pursuant to the objectives of Spring Branch Medical Center. Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age specific needs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The CV Technician is responsible for providing surgical scrub duties.
• Responsible for having all necessary supplies and equipment available for each assigned case in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. In addition, the CV
• Technician will ensure Cath Lab turnover is done in a timely manner and cost effectiveness and conversation are observed when opening supplies for cases.
• Restocks Cath Lab supplies as caseload permits and helps pull supplies for cases the following day.
• Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, sets up and maintains a sterile field for major and minor surgical procedures applying special knowledge of asepsis. Applies specialized knowledge of specialized instruments, equipment and supplies utilized in the Cath Lab. Organizes instruments, equipment, and supplies for easy access and maximum efficiency.
• Maintains communication with the Manager Cath Lab or designee to ensure that any problems during the cath lab schedule or possible delays in completion of the schedule are promptly communicated. Communicates effectively with Medical Staff to facilitate coordination of patient care among all disciplines providing patient care services. Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations with collaborative integration of the healthcare team.
• Participates in a rotational call system to provide for continuous availability of patient services.
• Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency. Plans all work steps to ensure success: considers time, supplies and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plan and completing duties. Maintains patient safety through surveillance of all practices in the Cath Lab suite.
• Will participate in covering call required to cover 24 hours a day and on weekends.
• Participates in Performance Improvement and is able to articulate departmental PI/QC activities, one of the top four hospital-wide PI activities and able to state the methodology for PI sued y the organization.
• Demonstrates the components of the hospital’s core values of compassion, integrity and innovation. Demonstrates customer service standards by smiling, making eye contact, greeting each patient and visitor, seeing out patient and visitor contact, displaying appropriate body language at all times, taking time to go above and beyond for one patient/visitor each day, honoring diversity, and thanking each customer.
• Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports all accidents and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of formal Cardiovascular Technologist Program
• 1 year experience as a CV Tech general Cath Lab experience
• Experience in a multi-specialty preferred
• Prefer Certified Cardiovascular Technologist or RCIS – Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers both in person, and over the telephone
• Must have understanding of basic medical terminology