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Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

**Position Summary** :

The Catheterization Laboratory Assistant, under the direct supervision of a physician or Catheterization Laboratory Technologist - RCIS, assists with and/or performs all routine diagnostic and emergent therapeutic angiographic or catheterization procedures. Assures equipment is functioning properly. Produces and evaluates data, information and images used by the physician in the performance of the procedure. Assists team members in all aspects of patient care, monitoring patients’ vital signs, interpreting status information and performing functioning in one or more of the following: monitor, scrub, or circulating technologist. Educates patients, family members and catheterization team. Stocks inventory and all other duties as assigned.

**Education** :

+ High School diploma or GED required

+ Associates degree preferred

+ Must meet and/or be actively working towards qualifications for certification as Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

+ A graduate of a certificate, diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, Paramedic/EMT, or nursing) **AND** One year full-time work experience in invasive cardiovascular technology **AND** 600* cardiac diagnostic/interventional procedures in their career which is defined as work experience and/or clinical experience gained during a formal educational program.

_*IMPORTANT: If an individual’s procedures were completed during a formal educational program, then those procedures completed WOULD count toward the minimum of 600 diagnostic/interventional procedures under qualification RCIS235-2013._

+ A graduate of a NON-programmatically accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology which has a minimum of one year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours* in the specialty in which the examination is being requested.

_*IMPORTANT: If an individual’s clinical hours were completed after graduation or if the hours are not a requirement for their educational program, then those hours WOULD NOT count toward the 800-hour minimum under qualification RCIS5. All clinical hours must be earned in a setting in which patients are being tested or medically treated._

Experience** **:

+ Minimum one (1) year experience in current credentialed discipline (formal educational program clinical hours are considered).

+ Experience with physiological monitoring systems and sterile scrub technique.

Certification/Licensure** **:

+ RCIS certified within one year of hire or have submitted to test with CCI.

+ Must have completed 600 cardiac diagnostic/interventional procedures

+ Letter of recommendation/verification from the TH Catheterization Laboratory Medical Director.

+ If RCIS testing is unsuccessful, employee must retest within 90 days.

+ Maximum of three (3) RCIS testing attempts allowed and timeframe must not exceed 635 days from hire

+ After three (3) unsuccessful RCIS attempts, employee will be allowed to transfer to another qualified position within 14 days or removed from payroll

+ South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) required within 60 days after obtaining CCI RCIS.

+ South Carolina LLR Certified Invasive Specialist within 120 days of obtaining CCI RCIS

+ Current and in good standing SC or Multi-State RN licensee if RN professional

+ Current national registry/certification if an Allied Health professional.

+ Must demonstrate proficient skills and/or complete an approved Tidelands Health EKG/Rhythm interpretation class within 60 days of hire

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the TH Organizational Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the TH Organizational Development Office are approved by TH Organizational development on a case-by-case basis). BLS Recertification is required every two (2) years.

+ American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required to be initially completed with the TH Organizational Development within 120 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the Tidelands Health Staff Development Office are approved by Staff development on a case-by-case basis). ACLS recertification is required every two years.

Skills:

+ Ability to read and interpret cardiac monitoring

+ Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments

+ Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

+ Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask

Essential Functions:

+ Tests equipment for proper functioning and availability.

+ Assists the RN/Physician with proper positioning of the patient.

+ Ensures appropriate supplies are available for the physician.

+ Participate in physician updates.

+ Appropriately notified the Circulator regarding a break in sterilization or aseptic technique.

+ Actively participate in procedural time-out

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.