Cardiovascular Specialist I PT
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Description: Carolinas HealthCare is currently interviewing Cardiovascular Specialist I PT right now, this job will be settled in North Carolina. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Req ID : 8523
Position Number: 00131059
Employment Type: Part Time
Shift: Day
Shift Details :
Standard Hou! rs: 20.00
Department Name: Cardiac Cath Lab
Location: Carolinas Medical Center
Location Details:
Job Summary
Provides professional care in the Adult and Pediatric Electrophysiology Laboratories in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the supervision of the Technical Operations Manager and/or Nurse Manager.
Essential Functions
- Performs and/or assists with treatments, administration of medications, therapies, and procedures (including scrub assistant, monitoring and circulating) under the direction of the physician.
- Documents a current clinical picture and records designated information in the patient record. and conveys relevant information to physicians and staff.
- Calculates, interprets and analyzes data.
- Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards of care reflective of current practice/literature.
- Sets up and monitors EP r! ecording systems monitor system, label printouts, display elec! trode combinations, measure cycle and interval lengths, reports changes noted to MD.
- Assists physicians with mapping, stimulating, and catheter insertions.
- Programs pacemakers and defibrillators before implant. Measures signal conductivity of electrode leads with the Pacemaker System Analyzer (PSA) during procedures, and ensures active operation of device after implantation. Reprograms devices for procedures as needed.
- Deactivates defibrillators in surgery at request of anesthesiologist according to anesthesiology guidelines and supervision.
Intermittent to rapid pace with high pressure situations, requiring periods of prolonged concentration and critical thinking. Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Fluency in reading, writing and spea! king English is essential. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, manual dexterity, and good eye hand coordination. Standing and walking while wearing 10-20 lbs lead radiation protection aprons. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Potential exposure to radiation, secretions and blood. Confined work area.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High School diploma or equivalent required and satisfactory completion of an accredited program of Cardiovascular or Cardiopulmonary technology, or related field required. Registered Cardiovascular Specialist and or Cardiovascular Interventional Certification required within designated timeline of either Registry. Current BLS and ACLS required.
Posting Notes: Not Applicable
Carolinas HealthCare System is an EOE/AA Employer
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