JOB SUMMARY

The Registered/Registry Eligible Cardiovascular Technologist is responsible for performing all cardiac and vascular exams and providing clerical relief as needed.

JOB SPECIFIC: 

1.  Performs echocardiograms (including TEE & intraop. studies) and vascular studies. (EF)

2.  Performs vascular studies.  REGISTRY ELIGIBLE TECHNOLOGISTS MAY NOT PERFORM VASCULAR STUDIES INDEPENDENTLY, a Registered Cardiovascular Technologist possessing a RVT or RVS registry must be present in the room overseeing the exam (EF).

3.  Performs stress echos, TCD’s and TCOM’s as applicable. (EF)

4.  Performs EKG’s, stress tests, holter monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. (EF)

5.  Covers call as needed (EF), REGISTRY ELIGIBLE TECHNOLOGISTS MAY NOT COVER CALL for Vascular Studies.

5.  Assists with clerical and reception duties. (EF)

6.  Completes all documentation associated with aforementioned responsibilities. (EF)

7.  Maintains continuing education. (EF)

8.  Keeps all areas stocked and neat in appearance, participates in cleaning of equipment. (EF)

9.  In absence of Registered Cardiovascular Technologist Supervisor, assumes his/her responsibilities. (EF)

Job responsibilities apply to all patient populations including neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric.

HOSPITAL:

1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
4. Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Required: Graduate of Associate Degree patient care related program (unless registries obtained prior to 2005).  

EXPERIENCE

Required:  One year experience, either in training or as a registered cardiovascular tech.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required:  Basic Life Support, ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) Registered in Vascular Technology within 7 months of hire date.              

Preferred:  ARDMS or CCI Registered in Echocardiography          

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 13 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability

Retirement/Investment

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation

Well-Being Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
• HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
• YMCA partnership discount for childcare
• Employee Assistance Programs