Structural Heart Coordinator

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Collaborates with the interventional cardiologists, cardiovascular surgical team and clinical staff of multiple departments to coordinate and plan the care of cardiovascular patients who are being evaluated and selected for structural heart procedures through their pre and post-procedure care. Responsible for scheduling structural heart cases, ordering and maintaining supplies needed for structural heart cases and providing leadership in the development and conduct of training in structural heart procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Collaborates with the interventional cardiologists, cardiovascular surgical team and clinical staff of multiple departments to coordinate and plan the care of cardiovascular patients who are being evaluated and selected for structural heart procedures through their pre and post-procedure care. Responsible for scheduling structural heart cases, ordering and maintaining supplies needed for structural heart cases and providing leadership in the development and conduct of training in structural heart procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Oversees the scheduling and pre-authorization process for all structural heart cases. Coordinates with the scheduling reps and Business Manager with scheduling and precerting of structural heart procedures.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Practitioner to ensure CV Surgery, Anesthesia, CV Team, Cath Lab team and non-invasive teams are included in the case and scheduled with the appropriate rooms and supplies.
• Orders and maintains all supplies for the structural cases and maintains consignment for high dollar valves. Monitors utilization of supplies to ensure adequate inventory and ensures adherence to budget.
• Attends planning meetings for TAVR, Watchman, CT planning for cases and Mitral.
• Serves as a Lead Tech for the assigned area. Provides leadership in the development and conduct of training and educational sessions for the staff and physicians in structural heart procedures. Collaborates with technical staff in organizing daily workflow and patient care.
• Monitors and participates in quality improvement and evaluation activities and meetings for all registries and develops processes to improve outcomes.
• Performs other job functions as needed or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Associate's Degree Radiography
• Associate's Degree Cardiovascular Technology
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years Cardiovascular

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Registered Radiologic Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge and leadership in clinical practice; demonstrates competency in complex patient procedures that require additional skill and training.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Knowledge of use and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment and instrumentation.
• Effectively communicates with co-workers, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• The job is a lead job. The incumbent will assign duties, observe, educate, and guide technologists, and will provide input to personnel actions.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to radiation, hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations and be on-call for emergent procedures.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.