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Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Cardiovascular Technician Lead today with Reston Hospital Center.

Benefits

Reston Hospital Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Come join our team as a Cardiovascular Technician Lead. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

+ Utilizes appropriate resources to complete assignment within allocated time period.

+ Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands. Remains calm in crisis situations.

+ Adheres to Attendance and Tardiness Policy.

+ Supports responsible staffing decisions (cancels, places staff on hold/on call, calls in on hold/on call staff appropriately).

+ Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste.

+ Reports to work on time and is ready to start work.

+ Consistently utilizes Kronos system to document hours of work.

+ Demonstrates problem solving ability using appropriate resources.

+ Serves as a resource as needed in an effective manner to unit and other departments.

+ Is supportive of administrative decisions.

+ Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation, works well with others.

+ Is flexible in meeting staffing and scheduling requirements of the department.

+ Has working knowledge of the operation of Department or seeks guidance from appropriate personnel.

+ Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order.

+ Assures safe and clean environment. Keeps hallways clutter free and rooms neat.

+ Utilizes standard precautions by wearing protective equipment (goggles, gowns, gloves and uses correct handwashing techniques).

+ Consistently strives to improve performance.

+ Makes suggestions for improvement.

+ Is receptive to new ideas.

+ Is cognizant of age specific, cultural and physical needs of customer in providing service.

+ Maintains confidentiality of all patient/other information.

+ Gives accurate and concise reports.

+ Keeps the Department Director informed on reportable situations and department needs.

+ Interacts with patients, doctors and visitors with grace and tact.

+ Gains patient/family confidence.

+ Attends and participates in staff meetings or reads minutes.

+ Participates in unit/department orientation/preceptorships.

+ Accepts responsibility for assessment of self-learning needs and identifies resources to accomplish continued personal and professional development.

+ Actively participates in hospital and department committees as assigned.

+ Attends all mandatory inservices annually.

+ Makes independent decisions.

+ Requires minimum supervision.

+ Displays professional pride.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to HCA’s Code of Conduct.

+ Conduct reflects HCA’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.

+ Under the general direction of the Director and Medical Director, is responsible for coordinating and supervising activities (technical operations, personnel management, quality control and financial management) in the assigned service area(s) of accountability.

+ Establishes priorities, delegates responsibility and effectively utilizes department time, personnel and equipment within the service.

+ Ensures that customer service standards are maintained in the department at all times including ability to proactively intervene in situations of those not directly involved in assigned area.

+ Supervises the retrieval, editing, storage and budgeting of supplies and various requisitions with vendors to ensure proper handling and best pricing of administrative supply chain. Assure the efficient use of departmental supplies through systematic inventory control with appropriate PAR levels. Manages supplies inventory including new products, linen and supplies usage, par levels, and supply charges.

+ Assigns and prioritizes workloads, evaluates, and standardizes administrative operating procedures and effectively troubleshoots and resolves issues as they arise. Informs staff of inter and intradepartmental policy procedure changes.

+ Acts as the liaison to other hospital units or departments regarding security, safety, project management, financial access unit, information resources, and research. Facilitates communication flow and procedures between technical, clerical, support staff, students and other departments. Works to promote positive rapport between department and nursing departments. Represents service on leadership team and other committees as assigned.

+ Provides direct supervision to Cath Lab personnel and participates in the staff hiring process. Develops/ improves competency based training programs for Cath Lab area. Evaluates performance, and assists in the corrective action process as necessary with the Director. Interprets hospital policies and ensures adequate coverage for areas of responsibility. Ensures that staff technologists maintain professional appearance and conduct. Oversees orientation, training and cross training of new staff, assesses their ability to work independently, communicates policies and procedures to staff and verifies orientation paperwork.

+ Provides ongoing instructions and assistance with procedures, equipment and processes.

+ Works closely with the Director to develop and maintain fiscal reporting, annual operating and capital budget related to administrative processes to director. In collaboration with operations manager, monitors budget performance during the fiscal year, verifying accuracy in the monthly budget statements related to area of expertise. Resolves discrepancies and reporting errors as needed.

+ Reviews and corrects procedure coding and charges in conjunction with the coding department for accurate medical records and charges.

+ Controls the flow of patients within the section, in an efficient and timely fashion.

+ Routinely monitors and maintains scheduled quality assessment and improvement for departmental PI program. Assists with quality assurance projects.

+ Works with department administrative team to establish employee work schedules, payroll and overtime authorization.

+ Ensures that preventative maintenance is performed routinely per guidelines on all equipment within modality. Keeps department administrative team aware of any equipment service issues.

+ Ensures that areas functions in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations including certification requirements.

+ Arranges for service of equipment and department repairs as required and monitors the suitability of repairs. Ensures delivery and service reports for purchases, equipment repairs are filed and recorded appropriately.

+ Performs all responsibilities and maintains the required certification of a staff Cath Lab Technologist.

+ Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular principles, practices and techniques.

+ Demonstrates the ability to identify problems, generate and analyze feasible solutions and choose an optimum course of action.

+ Demonstrates the ability to function as a team member and provide support when needed.

+ Prepares necessary equipment for all procedures and assists physicians as needed.

+ Participates in general organization and stocking of the Cardiac Cath Lab procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

+ Reports equipment failure and notes any potential safety hazards.

+ Attends in-services for equipment and supplies. Occasionally participates in scheduling of procedures.

+ Assists physicians in cardiac invasive and non-invasive procedures including scrub, circulation duties, and operating physiologic monitoring equipment, and radiologic imaging equipment (within scope of practice).

+ Assists in precepting/training other personnel.

+ Adheres to the policies and procedures of the organization, department, and regulatory and accrediting agencies in the care of the patient.

+ Wears identification badge so it is visible to patients and others.

+ Performs duties in compliance with patient and general safety practices as described in hospital policies and procedures.

+ Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses to interventions on a consistent basis.

+ Assess and monitors vital signs according to professional standards of care.

+ Interprets data to determine a change in the patient’s status, and takes appropriate measures, including the timely notification of the physician.

+ Demonstrates skill in the use of patient care equipment.

+ Utilizes ACLS protocols in emergency situations.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of specific disease process, treatments, interventions and responses based on age specificity, patient needs, condition, impairment, or disability.

+ Physically prepares patients for Cath Lab procedures.

+ Follows aseptic and sterile technique.

+ Able to remove venous and/or arterial sheaths/introducers from procedure site(s) (i.e., left or right groin, left or right antecubital, etc.). Obtains hemostasis via direct pressure or angioseal placement, if qualified and permitted. Follows sheath removal protocol.

+ Participates in monitoring patients’ ECG and vital signs and communicates variances to nursing staff and the physician.

+ Assesses and documents patient/family/SO learning needs, abilities, learning preferences, and readiness to learn based on age specificity level of understanding, and cultural norms.

+ Provides assigned patients and families with explanation of procedures, treatments, and medications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

+ Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiovascular Science.

Certification:

+ RCIS required.

Experience:

+ Advanced ECG interpretation skills required. Experience in (RCIS) Radiology/Acute Care Facility and in invasive Cardiology required. Communicates effectively orally. Has strong interpersonal skills that reflect a positive attitude and a sense of commitment to our patients, work associates and community.

Reston Hospital Center (https://restonhospital.com/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1986. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our **230+ bed hospital** is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Reston and the growing Northern Virginia region. We offer a full range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital specializes in maternal/child health, surgical services on both an inpatient and extensive outpatient basis. We offer urological services including lithotripsy. Our cancer care offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy, rehabilitation therapy programs and a wide array of diagnostic imaging capabilities. Reston Hospital Center is a certified Stroke Center, certified Total Joint Center and the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Northern Virginia. We are the only Hospital in Northern Virginia to receive Joint Commission designation as a Top Performer on Key Quality measures for multiple consecutive years.

At Reston Hospital Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiovascular Technician Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.