Cardiovascular Technologist - Educational Sponsorship
Altru Health

Location:
Altru Hospital1200 S.Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $30.65 - $45.98

Summary:
Educational Sponsorship Program:
Altru encourages and supports the continuing growth and development of its
current and future employees by offering educational financial assistance. The
educational sponsorship incentive program is intended to cover all or a portion
of the per semester cost of tuition, program and management fees while
pursuing a degree required for a qualified future role at Altru.

Program Eligibility:

• Must maintain full time enrollment at an accredited regional academic partner and complete program within expected academic guidelines, i.e.,
associates, 2 years, bachelor's, 4 years


• Recipients must provide proof of on-going full-time enrollment within
degree program, i.e., transcript and must maintain at least a cumulative
2.0 GPA to continue to qualify for the educational sponsorship.


• For programs which clinical rotations are required, student will be
expected to complete clinical rotation at Altru


• Current employees must maintain at least casual employment status while
enrolled and pursuing a qualified degree


• If a current employee, must be in good standing at the time of
application

Employment Commitment:
Employee recipients/student recipients receiving organizational funds through
the educational sponsorship program are required upon completion of degree,
to commit to remaining a full-time employee of Altru based on the following:


• Education related expenses up to $25,000: two (2) year employment
commitment


• Education related expenses exceeding $25,000: three (3) year
employment commitment

This sponsorship can be used in conjunction with other financial aid. Those
employees/students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program are
eligible to apply for an education sponsorship for the remainder of the
academic degree program, however, tuition and fees paid prior to acceptance
into the sponsorship program are not eligible for retroactive payment of past
tuition and related expenses.

How to Apply for Educational Sponsorship:
Interested employees/candidates can apply through this posting and proceed through the recruitment selection process. It is necessary to begin this process early as the completed application must be received by Human Resources at least 30 calendar days prior to commencement of educational program. Selected employee/candidate must agree to and sign Educational Sponsorship Agreement.

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist prepares the Cath Lab for Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, and assesses and fulfills patient needs. This position performs hemodynamic and control room duties, completes patient catheterization report, and correlates the analysis of invasive and non-invasive tests. The specialist also performs Cardiac Cath Lab procedures maintaining proper sterile technique, performs stress tests, practices radiation safety, and transports patients.

Essential Job Functions:

• Correlates the analysis of invasive and noninvasive tests to recognize need for additional intervention and reports pertinent findings to Physician.
  
• Performs hemodynamic and control room duties maintaining a working knowledge of equipment.
  
• Prepares and performs the Cardiac Cath Lab for procedures according to standard operating procedures, i.e., proper supplies, equipment set-up, etc.
  
• Practices radiation safety in order to protect both staff members and the patient.
  
• Performs and monitors patient's stress tests.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
  

Certifications

• ND Medical Imaging License | North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  
• Cardiovascular Technologist - Registered | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association | Within 90 Days of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  

Notes

• Can be licensed in RCIS or RCES
  
• Must meet requirements that align with conditional license of North Dakota Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board
  

Additional Discipline Requirements:

• Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Surgical Technologist: Must adhere to state licensing guidelines and be eligible to qualify for the RCIS/RCES exam within 24 months of the start date.
  

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Education:

• Preferred: Associates - Cardiac Technician- OR -Associates - Radiologic Technology

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R3856

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