Overview

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Responsibilities

*This position may qualify for up to $20,000 sign on bonus!*

Job Summary / Purpose

To provide and coordinate high quality patient care in all areas of the Heart and Vascular Center upon the order of a licensed physician and in accordance with the mission and philosophy of CHI St. Alexius Health.

Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates technical and professional knowledge in patient care through job knowledge, equipment management, productivity, critical thinking and leadership.Manages routine use and quality control requirements of equipment, by adhering to established radiation safety protocols for all personnel inside the procedure room. Assists with patient care by the following: patient education of procedure, safe transfer of patient, adhering to infection control and to HIPPA regulations while meeting Core Measurements and Quality Control thresholds. Assists physicians by providing quality imaging, facilitating completion of exams, maintaining supplies and assisting with specialized equipment for diagnostic purposes and urgent/emergent procedures.Utilized CPT coding for all procedures, and stays current on the charging CPT coding system. Assesses patient relative to requested procedure by collecting pertinent data about the patient and procedure and uses professional judgement to analyze data to select the most appropriate and cost-effective products for completing the requested procedure.Sets up, maintains, and monitors the sterile field assuring the highest standards of sterile technique are maintained during the procedure.Prepares the patient for the procedure assuring that the highest standards are maintained; prepares and administers contrast; performs exams under the supervision and direction of the physician to include imaging, scrubbing and circulating.Scrubs and assists physicians during procedures.  Assists physician in sterile placement of invasive and hemodynamic monitoring equipment.Uses fine motor skills to assist physician with the placement/deployment/use of invasive catheters, wires, balloons, stents, Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation equipment, implantable cardiac devices, and electrophysiology catheters/3-D intra-cardiac conduction mapping.Performs monitoring function throughout procedures.  Documents clinical information in patient record.Operates hemodynamic monitoring equipment.Recognize and report changes in the cardiac rhythm. Recognize and report changes in hemodynamic waveforms.Accurately documents the flow of events from start thru completion of procedure.Takes action to achieve personal and department goals, 4 defined job specific competencies, and monitored work attendance.

Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

Member of the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Board of Examiners

Must hold a Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R) credential from the ARRT or a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

and/or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and/or Certified Electrophysiology Specialists (CEPS) 

Basic Life Support within 480 hours of employment

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life support certification is required within 6 months of hire date

Required Minimum Experience

Preferred 1 year experience as an EP Lab Scrub and/or minimum 1 year Cardiac Experience in a Cath Lab

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of skills obtained in a Cath Lab/EP Lab

Ability to work independently to perform standard and complex procedures under minimal direction

Working knowledge of computer skills

PREFERRED Education and/or Experience

Cardiac Interventional Certification preferred and/or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and/or Certified Electrophysiology Specialists (CEPS) preferred