Interventional Cardiology RN or Cardiovascular Tech

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Cath Lab

Full Time

Days with call requirements

Hospital response time- 30 mins

This position can be a Cardiovascular Technologist or Interventional RN. CVT includes RCIS RCES Respiratory Therapist Radiology Technologist. Cath Lab and /or EP Lab preferred.

RN 

The Registered Nurse in the Electrophysiology Lab is responsible for all aspects of care related to adult inpatients or outpatients undergoing procedures in the EP Lab. Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments and interventions. Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of professional work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job

CV Tech

The Cardiovascular Technologist in the Cath Lab/EP is responsible for all aspects of care related to adult inpatients or outpatients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments and interventions. Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of professional work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

 Effective verbal and written communication skills
 Sterile technique
 Administration and knowledge of medications given to the patient under the supervision of the physician
 Operate physiologic monitoring equipment
 Operate all equipment related to coronary procedures (IABP, Impella, IVUS, FFR, rotational atherectomy, temporary pacemaker generator, ISTAT, MedRad injector, Angiojet and manual thrombectomy)
 Management of blood samples and calculations
 Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment
 Successfully complete all annual competencies
 Use of unit-specific equipment (computers, copiers, etc.)
 Daily QA and trouble-shooting skills for radiographic equipment
 Knowledge, advocate, and employ techniques for radiation safety
 Knowledge of CPAC data storage system
 Good telephone and communication skills
 Ability to adapt to changes in health care technology
 Other duties assigned by management

RN

CV Tech

Must have completed accredited program for Radiology Technologist or Respiratory Therapist or Cardiovascular Technologist

National License ARRT for Radiology Technologist or Tennessee Respiratory Therapist for RRT or National RCIS RCES  for Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
AHA BLS
AHA ACLS (within 3 months of hire)