Cardiovascular Technician

Company: Ascension
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Details

• Department: Cardiac Cath Labs
• Schedule: PRN Day
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's East
• Location: 50 Medical Park East Dr. Suite 259
  Birmingham, AlabamaAscension St. Vincent's East is licensed for 362 beds and is located just 20 minutes from downtown. It sits between Irondale and Trussville, AL. It is a general medical and surgical facility that offers a variety of programs and services to fit individual, corporate, and community needs. It is the second largest Ascension hospital in the Birmingham area. It is situated on a hill overlooking the beautiful community of Trussville, AL.
  
  Benefits
  Paid time off (PTO)
  Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  Long-term & short-term disability
  Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  Parental leave & adoption assistance
  Tuition reimbursement
  Ways to give back to your community
  
  
  • Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
    
    Responsibilities
    Assist with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.
    • Prepare patients for procedures. Review medical history, position patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
    • Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
    • Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
    • Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.
    • Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
    • Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
      Requirements
      Licensure / Certification / Registration:
      • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
      • One or more of the following required:
        • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
        • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
        • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.Education:
          • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
            Additional Preferences
            No additional preferences.
            
            Why Join Our Team
            Ascension St. Vincent's employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years. As an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical, imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services.
            Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
            Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
            
            Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
            Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
            For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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            Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
            
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