CV Tech FT Days
Company: John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Location: Indio
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus available based on experience JFK
Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the
Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr.
Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross
streets is named in his honor. Originally called Indio Community
Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is
part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of
services, including: •Emergency care 24/7 •Orthopedic and joint
replacement services using emerging technology •Cardiovascular
services •Maternity care and pediatric services •Ambulatory surgery
center •Imaging services •Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Position
Overview: The Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) works as a member
of the Cardiovascular Cath Lab (CCL) team of medical professionals.
Under direction of the CCL Director, the CVT is responsible for
assisting physicians during diagnostic & interventional procedures
by performing Scrub, Circulator, or Monitor functions. The
technologist is responsible for the operation & maintenance of
equipment and supplies in the CCL. The technologist must possess
the knowledge & skills level of basic and complex invasive
procedures which may include PTCA, stents, IABP placement and
operation, thrombolysis procedures, coils, and peripheral
interventions. The CVT is responsible for patient safety in the CCL
and must be able to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond
according to emergency protocols, operate external cardiac
pacemaker and defibrillator. The technologist must be willing and
able to rotate through the following roles: 1. Scrub Performs
surgical prep and draping of the patient, assists the physician
with equipment operation & device preparation. Equipment includes
needles, wires, catheters, and medications. 2. Circulator Moves
about the lab during the procedure providing equipment to the scrub
tech. as needed. Attends to the needs of the patient as well as
ensuring proper use of patient monitoring equipment. Assists in
adhering to aseptic sterile technique. 3. Monitor Monitors vital
signs during the procedure. Documents the procedure and creates a
medical record. Records intra-cardiac/arterial pressures and
waveforms. Is responsible for interdepartmental communications.
Position Qualifications: Associates Degree in Invasive
Cardiovascular Technology or Cardiovascular Technologist
Certificate from an accredited school or eligible for the RCIS exam
administered by CCI, completion within one year of hire date.
Minimum of three years experience in a Cardiac Catheterization
Laboratory. Certification in Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support,
must obtain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6
months of hire date. Preferred Current California American Registry
of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Licensure with Current California
Fluoroscopy Certification. Individual wages are determined based
upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an
individual’s qualifications and experience LI-TM2 Tenet complies
with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory
vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and
must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required
to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a
religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you
receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be
required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
2403003790 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected
by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will
make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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