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Corewell Health Cardiovascular Technologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan
About this unit
The Cardiac (Coronary) Cath Lab unit is a highly specialized procedural unit focusing on providing care to patients having a variety of cardiac conditions. The lab is a very fast-paced, dynamic unit, that quickly adapts to emergent situations. It consists of 5 procedure rooms, providing care for patients experiencing issues with heart failure; structural issues; peripheral circulatory issues; and coronary issues such as chest pain, STEMI(ST elevated myocardial infarction, NSTEMI(Non-ST elevated myocardial infarction). We consistently have one of the highest volumes of STEMI patients in Michigan, caring for over 300 STEMI patients per year. Our nurses become experts in caring for a large array of patients including, but not limited to, (patients with) Impellas; IABP’s; swan-ganz catheters; ECMO; management of unstable/declining patients, including medication management. Nurses learn the unique skill of caring for a patient, including monitoring, assessing, sedating, while performing the tasks of the procedure.
The culture of the lab emphasizes teamwork, as well as supportive interpersonal relationships among staff members, creating a family-like environment. Staff work very closely with physicians. The atmosphere of the unit is one of collaboration and mutual respect.
About Butterworth Hospital
Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.
Scope of work
Provides support for electrophysiology cases and device related procedures. Provides support for coronary and peripheral cases, including emergent and elective cases. Accountable for recording and monitoring cardiac calculations and interpretive measurements. Is knowledgeable and trained in sterile technique. Manages images by processing and saving within the PAC's system. Maintain a procedure log that accurately describes the equipment used and the patient response.
Attends case conferences and staff meetings in a meaningful and productive manner.
Provides sterile instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure.
Performs surgical sponge, needle and instrument counts.
Performs pocket closures.
Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment.
Prepares case tables with necessary equipment, sterile supplies, instruments, labels and medications/solutions for each surgical case.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Free onsite parking
Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree including college course work in human anatomy, cardiology physiology and mathematics if hired into role after January 1, 2016.
2 years of relevant experience Clinical experience in electrophysiology or invasive cardiology procedures Required.
CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist If hired into role after March 30, 2018. 3 Yrs required Or
CRT-Reg Card Elect Specialist (RCES) or Reg Card Inter Specialist (RCIS) - CCINT'L Cardiovascular Credentialing International Within 3 Yrs required
CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required
CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association If working with pediatric patients. 180 Days required
AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Invasive Cardiology - Meijer Heart Center
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday (Variable)
Weekend Frequency
Every fourth weekend
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