Updated: 4/26/2012
CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST-- EP LABDescription:
Responsibilities
1. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and promote interdisciplinary collaborative teamwork, including in emergent situations. Maintains effective working relations and communication with department and other hospital personnel.
2. Must possess strong analytical and organizational abilities necessary to perform multiple diagnostic tasks.
3. Must demonstrate proficiency in Windows based Witt Biomedical Systems.
4. Work requires four to twelve weeks of training, based on prior experience, to acquire necessary familiarity with procedures and equipment.
5. Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities encompassed within the position. Must have the ability to adapt to changing pace within the department.
6. Must be able to promote a customer/patient-oriented philosophy among all staff within the area.
7. Must use independent judgement, creativity and initiative in a variety of situations when assisting with patient procedures.
8. Must be able to work under extremely stressful conditions.
9. Must be able to understand and operate required equipment and information systems.
10. Must be physically capable of lifting (linen, supplies, patients, etc).
11. Must be aware of hazards within the department; adhere to safety standards established by the Hospital and other regulatory agencies.
12. Must have ability to work with adult, elderly patients, and critically ill patients. Must have ability to work productively in emergency situations such as cardiac and respiratory codes and on-call situations.
13. Must have a comprehensive understanding of hemodynamics including waveform recognition, abnormal hemodynamics, and hemodynamic calculations.
14. Maintains a high standard of professionalism at all times.
Qualifications
1. Candidate must have graduated with an Associate's degree from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology or a related field. Or alternatively, the candidate must have graduated with an Associates Degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and must be certified by the ARRT and must possess a valid license to practice as a radiologic technologist in the state of Massachusetts.
2. Completion of BLS and ACLS certification within 3 months of employment preferred; within 6 months required.
3. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred.
4. No documented corrective action over last year of employment.
5. Experience with precepting new employee(s) on at least one occasion.
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Company Profile:
Founded in 1811, Massachusetts General Hospital is the third-oldest general hospital in the country, and the oldest and largest in New England. The 907-bed world-renowned medical center offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. The largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, MGH is on the cutting edge of patient care, research and medical education. It is the largest nongovernment employer in the city of Boston, with more than 21,500 employees.
MGH is among the leading medical institutions continuously recognized by U.S. News & World Report's annual honor roll of America's best hospitals. In 2009, MGH ranked fifth nationally, with MGH Psychiatry ranking first in that specialty for the 14th consecutive year. MGH has been named to the list since the publication began conducting the survey in 1990.
In 2008, MGH again was named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations that provide the best in nursing care and to uphold the tradition of excellence in professional nursing practice. MGH was the first Massachusetts hospital to earn the Magnet designation in 2003.
MGH has repeatedly been named an employer of choice. Most recently, it was named to The Globe 100, a list of the top employers in Massachusetts compiled by The Boston Globe. The hospital has also earned a spot on Conceive magazine's 2009 list of the Top 50 Workplaces for Prospective Parents.
A career with MGH means you'll be part of a rich legacy of providing top-quality patient care and an integral part of ensuring that our success continues. Located in Boston, MGH is accessible by several MBTA lines. Our benefits and perks are outstanding and include health/dental insurance, a retirement plan, 403b, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, childcare center and a fitness center. There is only one MGH! For more information, please visit us at http://www.mghcareers.org.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
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