Covenant Health

Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist (Non-Registered)

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts Per Pay Period

On-call rotation required with 30 minute response window.

Morristown Hamblen Overview:

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System has 167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospital offers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory, Radiology and Therapy services. At our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, women can have their annual mammograms, biopsies, and can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Women’s Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns. It serves an eight-county region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.morristownhamblen.com/.

Position Summary:

Provide 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.

Recruiter: Sandra Simmons || ssimmon6@covhlth.com || 865-374-5368

• 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.
• Maintains patients’ confidential records, reports and files.
• Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customer’s needs.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the entire life span
• 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:

• A Cardiovascular Technology program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body
• 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,
• 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:                     

6 months experience in a health related field.

Licensure Requirement:                  

Hold a valid TN EMT or CST license or meet one of the education requirements referenced above.