Cardiovascular Tech - EP | Avera Heart Hospital at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Abarca Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, CardiologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school (RCIS or RTR program) required, with continuing education in specialty area preferred
  • At least two years continuous clinical experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures preferred
  • RCIS registry required or RTR registry current; if RTR, VI (Vascular Interventional Radiography) or CI (Cardiac Interventional Radiography) credential required
  • Must have current BLS certification or equivalent competency

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to age-related needs of adults and adult-geriatric patients in the Cardiac/Vascular/EP catheterization lab
  • Assist professional staff in providing care for the Cath lab patient before, during, and after the procedure
  • Maintain a sterile environment and perform scrub, monitoring, and circulating duties in the Cath lab
  • Perform routine and specialized housekeeping activities
  • Apply principles of asepsis, infection control, medical ethics, and ensure radiation safety utilization
  • Perform in collaboration with the Physician and RN, evaluate and adjust care to meet patient needs and goals
  • Assist in teaching patients and families when indicated
  • Provide comprehensive direct patient care and ensure a safe and comforting environment while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
  • Train newly assigned personnel
  • Assume responsibility, under the direction of the Laboratory, for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance

Skills

RCIS
RTR
Cardiac Catheterization
EP Lab
Scrub Duties
Monitoring
Circulating
Sterile Technique
Asepsis
Infection Control
Radiation Safety
Patient Care
Quality Control
Equipment Maintenance

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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