Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Under medical direction of a Cardiologist and limited supervision of the Supervisor, performs scrub, panning and monitoring duties during cardiac catheterization following established work procedures. Focuses on complex activities such as special procedures, quality control and/or staff instruction requiring an advanced level of training and experience.

Diagnostic Rad Tech
Under general medical direction of a Cardiologist and limited supervision of the Invasive Cardiology Supervisor, performs scrub, panning and monitoring duties during cardiac catheterization. Performs a variety of technical procedures following established policy and procedures. Focuses on complex activities such as special procedures, quality control and/or staff instruction requiring an advanced level of training and experience

Surgery Tech
Under medical direction of Cardiologist and or Surgeon and supervision of the Supervisor. Provides care to patients during the intra-operative phase of surgical intervention. Is responsible for preparing the Hybrid room for the surgical procedure including instruments, equipment, and supplies. Maintains the sterile field during the surgical procedure. Performs scrub, panning and monitoring duties during cardiac catheterization following established work procedures. Focuses on complex activities such as special procedures, quality control and/or staff instruction requiring an advanced level of training and experience

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What we offer:

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus available.

What you will do:

• Operates hemodynamic monitoring equipment during cardiac catheterization. Assess hemodynamic data during catheterization procedure and alerts physicians and circulating nurse to changes and abnormalities. Successfully completes hemodynamic monitoring and basic arrhythmia courses.
• Performs surgical scrub duties utilizing aseptic technique. Sets up pressure lines and surgical pack pre-procedure using aseptic technique. Assists physician with placement of catheters. Prepares special procedure equipment including PTCA balloons, stents, arthrectomy devices, IABP and fem-to-fem bypass catheters and assists physician with placement and operation.
• After successful completion of limited radiographer course, operates x-ray equipment and procedure table during procedures. Operates fluoroscopy during catheter placement.
• Operates digital imagine archival and retrieval procedures..
• Assesses hemodynamic data recorded during catheterization and calculates gradients, valve areas, shunts, ejection fractions, etc.
• Has a working knowledge of cardiology computer system and assists with collection of database information. Demonstrates working knowledge of TIS computer system.
• Discontinues arterial and venous catheters effectively achieving hemostasis at puncture site with adequate pressure.
• Transports patients to nursing unit. Gives report to nursing staff in concise and informative manner, including diagnosis, procedure performed, present or possible complication(s), confirmation of pulses, physician orders, etc.
• Cleans and stocks Cath lab after each procedure. Cleans and prepares reusable instruments for sterilization. Assists with ordering and maintaining adequate inventory of supplies in Cardiology.
• Calibrates and sets up all pressure gauges, blood gas oximeter, oxygen consumption analyzer, contrast injector, physiologic monitor and any other equipment used during catheterization.
• Actively participates in department meetings, committees, conferences, and in-services.

Surgery Tech

• Sets up instrumentation and needed supplies for open procedures using sterile technique and prepares equipment appropriate for procedure. Performs surgical scrub duties such as first handling or assisting physician throughout the procedure.
• Sets up and maintains instrumentation, needed supplies, and assists with preparation of needed vascular equipment during the endovascular procedure. Performs surgical scrub duties utilizing aseptic technique. Sets up pressure lines and surgical pack pre-procedure using aseptic technique. Assists physician with placement of catheters. Prepares special procedure equipment including PTCA balloons, stents, arthrectomy devices, IABP and fem-to-fem bypass catheters and assists physician with placement and operation.
• Assumes responsibility of maintaining the Hybrid room and cath labs in a patient ready state, including cleaning and stocking of supplies/equipment.
• Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique relative to vascular procedures.
• Applies principles of asepsis and infection control.

What we are looking for:

Cardiovascular Tech

• Requires completion of a Cardiovascular Technology Associates Degree Program.
• Registry eligibility required. Registry preferred.
• Cath lab experience preferred.
• BCLS required.
• Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Is able to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change.

Radiology Tech

• Must be ARRT registered and licensed by the State of Iowa.
• Cardiovascular-ARRT Interventional Technology Advanced Certification required within two (2) years of employment in the position or will no longer be qualified for the position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Prior Cath Lab experience preferred.

Surgery Tech

• Completion of an OR technology course and current certification as a Surgical Technologist required.
• Must have a minimum of one to two years previous surgical experience, cardiovascular experience preferred.
• BCLS certification required.
• Demonstrates clinical competence and serves as a role model in clinical practice.

Why MercyOne Western Iowa?

MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area – one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons – and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

About MercyOne and Trinity Health

We are MercyOne: a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping you and your community live your best life so you can get well—and stay well. With 420 care locations, our clinics, medical centers and affiliates are never too far from home, allowing us to improve the lives of individuals and communities across the state of Iowa and beyond. MercyOne Western Iowa is a member of Trinity Health

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

About Western Iowa

The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.

Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully-renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

Our Mission defines us:

MercyOne serves with fidelity to the Gospel as a compassionate, healing ministry of Jesus Christ to transform the health of our communities.

Our timeless Values guide us:

• Reverence
• Integrity
• Commitment to the Poor
• Compassion
• Excellence
• Justice
• Stewardship

MercyOne Cultural Beliefs direct us:

• Be ONE: I benefit from and strengthen MercyOne.
• Personalize Care: Your experience. My responsibility.
• Own It!: I own my actions to deliver our key results.
• Improve Daily: I make improvements every day for those we serve including each other.
• Innovate: I imagine and embrace bold new ideas to revolutionize health.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.