Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency departmentlocatedin thestate-of-the-arthospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Cardiovascular Technicians use various imaging tools to help physiciansidentifyand diagnose issues with the heart and the surrounding blood vessels. This includes non-invasive procedures such as echocardiography (imaging the heart) and vascular ultrasound (imaging the blood vessels), as well as some invasive procedures such as cardiovascular catheterization, stent insertion, balloonangioplastyand implanting pacemakers.In this role, you willwork within the Cardiac Cath Lab,ensuringpatients feel informed,relaxedand safe during each appointment. While making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, you will alsohave the opportunity toexplore advanced positions and educational resources offered byClevelandClinic.

A caregiver in this position worksdays from 7:00AM – 5:30PM or 6:30AM – 5:00PM, withon-call requirements.

Floating to Tradition Hospital on a rare occasionwillberequired.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide guidelines for RCVT/RCIS roles and functions in the Cath Lab.

• Assistnursing and medical caregivers in providing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.

• Perform scrubbing and monitoring duties during procedures.

• Perform pre-procedure preparation, post-procedurecareand patient disposition in collaboration with nursing and medical staff.

• Perform basic EKG interpretation, single and 12-lead ST segments analysis for ischemia/injury patterns and recognition of arrhythmias.

• Recognize and interpret EKG changes related to all electrophysiology procedures, such as mapping,ablatingand implanting of cardiac resynchronization devices.

• Perform arterial and venous pressure monitoring,samplingand basic interpretation.

• Perform three-dimensional mapping systems and the principles of cardiac resynchronization therapy.

• Document procedures completely and accurately including medications and supplies.

• Perform patient observation.

• Assistteam members in acute cardiac care, including resuscitation and related therapeutic effects.

• Set up scrub procedures in both the Cath and EP lab.

• Prepare all instruments/equipment for decontamination following universal precautions and take them to the sterilization department.

• Restock procedure room when cases are completed for the day.

• Check daily paper of the computer, papercalibrationand basic troubleshooting practices of recording equipment.

• Report malfunctioning equipmentimmediatelytoNurseManager.

• Alwaysmaintainpatient, medicalrecord,departmentand employee confidentiality.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Cardiovascular Lab Technology Program Certificate or equivalent educationdeemedacceptable by RCIS and RCES credentialing body

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT)

• CathLab or Interventional Radiology experience

• One year of experience in an acute care setting