CVT II - (Full-Time , 10-Hour Shifts)

Onsite

500P Hospital - J/K/L/M Patient - PALO ALTO

Full time

R2547062

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Rotating - 10 Hour (United States of America)

Our Cath Lab department has one of the busiest structural heart departments in the country, and techs will be working on complex cases from around the world. Our Cath Lab stands out by conducting specialized procedures, participating in clinical and research trials, and engaging in live broadcasts with facilities worldwide.

As a CVT, you will work on cases in neuro IR, cardiology, structural heart, vascular, and electrophysiology. The department averages about 30-40 cases a day.

Why Join Stanford Health Care?

*We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state-of-the-art facilities.

*We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education

funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.

*Our CVT positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth.

*We help you commute to work for free and offer a relocation bonus to make a possible move more manageable for you and your family.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Cardiovascular Technologist Level II (CVT II) provides intermediate technical skills during Electrophysiology (EP) and cardiac services. Provides intermediate knowledge on digital documentation and monitoring skills during EP and cardiac cases

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Intermediate level, must be able to work independently on two Cath Angio services:

• -EP service (Device implants, Diagnostic and Interventional EP procedures)

• -Cardiac Service (including structural heart)

• Provides scrub assistance during EP procedures.

• Proficient on sterile technique.

• Connect, operate and troubleshooting of electrophysiology equipment including but not limited to 3-D mapping systems, stimulation systems, intra-cardiac echocardiography and EP monitoring and recording system.

• 12 lead placements, mapping patches placement.

• Independently pull all supplies and ancillary equipment for procedures.

• Enters patient demographics in imaging equipment.

• Intermediate understanding of heart anatomy, hemodynamics, intra-cardiac and EKG interpretation.

• Intermediate understanding of EP procedures, pacing protocols and Intra-cardiac intervals.

• Intermediate understanding of an EP stimulator (bloom, bloom 2). Independently run an EP study, take baseline measurements.

• Performs routine cleaning of procedural area and equipment.

• Verifies and completes all documentation to include EPIC, Philips Xper, LS Pro and Inventory System.

• Correctly Archives images in Cardiac PACS and Radiology PACS.

• Correctly Archives EP cases.

• Competent on monitoring for cardiac service. (Stemi, CTO, structural heart and general cardiac procedures)

• Competent to take “on-call” responsibilities.

• Enroll in preceptor class and able to precept new employees.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

• Associate's Degree

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum One (1) to three (3) years of Cath Angio Lab-EP work related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate understanding of principles of EP in relation to protocols, techniques, EKG recognition & procedures.

• Intermediate understanding of principles of radiation in relation to imaging techniques.

• Intermediate understanding of most supplies for procedures trained in and proper usage.

• Understand the safety requirements of the basic procedures. Learning the safety requirement of more complex procedures.

• Intermediate understanding of the anatomy and physiology in relation to the procedures performed.

• Intermediate understanding of procedure indications, disease processes involved and treatment options.

• Demonstrate acceptable communications skills.

• Ability to explain the procedure to the appropriate audience.

• Ability and knowledge to assess the specific age needs of the patients.

• Need to confirm assessment with more experienced Tech.

• With coaching, start to build a trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues and patients.

• Understands and applies the principles of CI Care to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support required

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

• One of the following certifications are required at the time of hire:- RCIS – Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification, or- RCES – Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Certification, or- IBHRE – International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners Certification, or- CEPS- Certified Electrophysiology Specialist, or- Other – To be agreed upon by the department management

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $74.44 - $83.82 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

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