Facility: Grossmont Hospital

　　City La Mesa

　　Department

　　Job Status

　　Regular

　　Shift

　　Day

　　FTE

　　0.9

　　Shift Start Time

　　Shift End Time

　　Bachelor's Degree; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association; IV Certification (NPTA Sterile Product Certification) - Various-Employee provides certificate; Other; Associate's Degree

　　Hours

　　Shift Start Time:

　　6:30 AM

　　Shift End Time:

　　7 PM

　　Additional Shift Information:

　　Full-time - 12 hour shifts

　　Weekend Requirements:

　　As Needed

　　On-Call Required:

　　Yes

　　Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

　　$42.504 - $54.844 - $67.184

　　The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

　　What You Will Do

　　To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Graduate of formal invasive cardiovascular technology program (Associate's Degree)

　　AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -PREFERRED

　　IV Certification (NPTA Sterile Product Certification) - Various-Employee provides certificate -PREFERRED

　　Essential Functions

　　Patient and family educationProvides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to include but not limited to: what the procedure is, how long it is going to take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc.Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension.Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.

　　Produce high quality examsLabels and identifies patient studies correctly.Uses hemodynamic equipment proficiently.Uses imaging agents according to protocol.Knowledgeable of imaging equipment and appropriate use.Knowledgeable of disposable PCI equipment, technical specs and appropriate use.

　　Quality assuranceVerifies patient identification and pregnancy status.Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care.Assists physicians in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.Performs proper procedure on proper patient.Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions.Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome. Follows patient's Advanced Directive.Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas.

　　Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

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