Carle Health - 221 NE Glen Oak Ave
Job Location :
Peoria,IL, USA
Posted on :
2025-08-09T06:10:55Z
Job Description :
Certification Details- BLS
- State Licensure
Job Details- Assist Cardiologists in performing invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac/vascular and electrophysiologic procedures.
- Provide technical hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation using automated techniques.
- Provide care to meet patient needs and handle other duties as required and assigned.
- Set up and operate a variety of electrical/imaging equipment and computers.
- Display good judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Organize and prioritize performance based on procedural findings.
- Advocate for patient's needs.
- Interpret hemodynamic and procedural results/outcomes.
- Select and operate procedural supplies/equipment based on procedural findings.
- Operate both monophasic and biphasic defibrillators.
- Effectively communicate and educate patients during procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensure focused patient care.
- Recognize and assist anesthesia needs for deeply sedated or anesthetized patients.
- Collaborate with Research RN/Coordinator in laboratory-based research.
- Interact professionally with physicians to facilitate patient safety, satisfaction, and optimal outcomes during procedures.
- Collaborate with team members and other healthcare providers in planning patient care specific to procedures.
- Assume accountability for patient care by directing team members to achieve standards of excellence and optimal outcomes.
- Train and mentor team members effectively.
- Interact professionally with vendors to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes from product/equipment use.
- Update knowledge and skills as equipment changes are implemented.
- Check and evaluate equipment daily to ensure adequate performance and safety.
- Manage digital archiving system for safe storage of patient images and reports.
- Report and remove malfunctioning equipment promptly.
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve equipment issues.
- Query archived images and create CDs to facilitate transmission of patient information.
- Provide care to patients undergoing coronary invasive procedures in the Cath Lab following guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Report significant observations and reactions to appropriate personnel and document care provided.
- Maintain working knowledge of aseptic technique.
- Assist in passing sterile guidewires, catheters, and other devices using aseptic technique.
- Prepare instruments for sterilization.
- Suggest equipment or procedural changes for quality patient care.
- Prepare sterile field and observe for deviations from proper aseptic technique, correcting as necessary.
- Accurately interpret EKG and alert physician of any irregular activity.
Job Requirements- Minimum three (3) years of applicable experience.
- Knowledge of hemodynamic concepts, cardiac anatomy and physiology, and operation of equipment and supplies inherent in cardiac/vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Knowledge and competency in moderate sedation administration and policy protocol.
- Knowledge of electrophysiology (EP) concepts, theory, and fluoroscopic anatomy and physiology involved in diagnostic and interventional EP procedures.
- Ability to recognize and assist in treatment of complications arising from cardiac/vascular/EP diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Ability to set up sterile table with appropriate supplies specific to each procedure.
- Knowledge of correct preparation and draping of patients.
- Extensive knowledge of use and function of supplies specific to cardiac/vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Knowledge and ability to properly connect to appropriate physiologic monitoring equipment.
- Knowledge of radiation safety and appropriate use and function of imaging equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of EKG interpretation and arrhythmia recognition, analysis, and interpretation.
- Knowledge of data analysis and interpretation specific to device implantation and function.
- Knowledge and recognition of invasive cardiology routines.
- Proficient in set-up of all procedures.
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, comprehension, speaking).
- Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
- Multicultural sensitivity.
Unit Specific Information- Unit: Cardiovascular Invasive (Cath Lab)
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