Covenant Health

Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, Heart Cath Lab

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Heart Cath Lab:

The mission of the Heart Catheterization Laboratory is to provide a comprehensive quality of care approach for individuals requiring emergency and non-emergency cardiovascular procedures.

The Heart Catheterization Laboratory offers the services of diagnostic and interventional coronary procedures, diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures, cardiac device implant procedures, and diagnostic and interventional peripheral vascular procedures. 

We perform procedures in 2 electrophysiology rooms, 3 heart cath labs, 1 peripheral vascular lab, and the hybrid operating room are all part of the Parkwest Heart Cath Lab. Staff members are expected to learn all roles within their scope of practice to allow for greater staffing flexibility and enhanced productivity.

Our expert cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons work very closely with highly trained RNs, RTs, and registered cardiovascular invasive specialists (RCIS) to deliver excellent patient care.

Our team members work Monday – Friday, and we run call teams on weekends and holidays.

We offer a variety of work schedules ranging from five 8 hour shifts, four 10 hour days, and three-12 hour shifts with on call required

Position Summary:

Provides assistance to the cardiologist or cardiac surgeon in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and angiography procedures, measuring cardiovascular parameters such as cardiac output, blood flow velocity, cardiovascular dynamics, cardiac electrophysiology parameters, intracardiac shunt detection, valve flow/valve area determinations, intracardiac pressure measurements, oximetry determination, cineangiocardiography, and the measurement and calculation of cardiac function indices. The technologist assists in all phases of catheterization procedure including insertion of the catheter, operation of various electronic instruments, and calculation of hemodynamic data.

Contact Jason Shubert if you have any questions 865-374-5393, jshuber1@covhlth.com 

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, general safety and radiation safety standards, and equipment quality control.
• Actively participates in the orientation and training of new employees and students.
• Demonstrates proficiency in complex clinical skills to include: IABP, stents, DCA, complex PTCA's, Alblations and Pacemakers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in cardiac anatomy and physiology, correlating pressure wave forms and rhythm analysis.
• Proficient in patient assessment, monitoring, and sterile technique as required.
• Assists in the maintenance and effective use of all equipment and supplies in the clinical areas.
• Serves as a member of department or hospital committee with documented participation of 75%.
• Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians, and other customers’ needs.
• Four (4) credit hours of providing in-services per year.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:                                   

High School graduate supplemented by coursework in science, anatomy and physiology. Candidates must have completed one of the following programs:

1) A Cardiovascular Technology program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body,

2) A formalized on-the-job cardiac catheterization  training program consisting of at least 1,040 combined hours (6 months) of classroom and practical laboratory work,

3) Completion of an accredited education program such as cardiovascular technology, surgical technology, emergency medical technology, etc.

Must have upon hire and maintain BLS (and ACLS upon hire or within six (6) months).

Minimum Experience:                     

Six (6) months of experience in a health related field.

Licensure Requirement:                  

Hold a valid TN EMT (Basic, Advanced, or Licensed Paramedic in the state of TN) or CST license or meet one of the education requirements referenced above.