Cardiovascular Technologist bei Dallas Regional Medical Center
Dallas Regional Medical Center · Mesquite, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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Cardiovascular Technologist
Bonus Options: up to $20,000
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Days (Some Call Required)
Hours: 8-hour or 10-hour options available
Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX
Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 51 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states providing more than 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!
Responsibilities:**Candidates who are within six months of obtaining their Registered Technologist (R.T.) certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT / ARRT-R) are encouraged to apply. Recent graduates and entry-level applicants are also welcome!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Perform Electrocardiograms (EKGs) to measure the electrical activity of the heart, monitor the heart's rhythm, and detect abnormalities such as arrhythmias
- Work with cardiologists to assist in cardiac catheterizations for interventional procedures, to examine the heart and possibly treat blockages
- Assist with angioplasty and stenting, minimally invasive procedures designed to open blocked arteries and aid physicians in placing stents to keep these arteries open
- May assist in the setup and monitoring of pacemakers and defibrillator implantations, devices that help regulate the heart's rhythm
- Prepare patients for cardiovascular tests and procedures, including positioning, explaining the procedure, and ensuring patient comfort
- During tests and interventional procedures, monitor the patient’s vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, etc.) and report any issues to the supervising physician
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current, required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required within 30 days of hire
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient computer skills
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus
- ARRT-R and license as required by State or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), preferred
- Cardiovascular technologist training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring, preferred
- Previous experience in a Cardiovascular Lab, preferred
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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