Cardiovascular Tech

Duties and Responsibilities

• Experienced in Interventional Radiology or Cath Lab and is able to scrub cases as well as circulate and run a C-Arm or fixed fluoroscopy unit.
• Knowledgeable in supplies and pays attention to cost.
• Proactive and looks ahead at schedule to ensure all supplies are available for cases.
• Maintains and controls the supply and equipment inventory par levels.
• Treats patients with respect and sensitivity and exhibits behavior which projects a caring and compassionate attitude.
• Reviews, reconciles and validates accurate patient procedure and supply charges and ensures correct documentation is entered in quality tracking, cost analysis and expense spreadsheet.
• Serves as a clinical and technical expert resource to all staff and physicians as seems appropriate.
• Shares responsibility for ensuring a safe working environment for patients, staff and providers.
• Interacts and communicates with all staff internal and external in a professional manner while maintaining a positive working relationship with other team members.
• Practices Radiation Safety in accordance with regulations. Practices ALARA at all times to keep patients and staff safe.
• Demonstrates trouble-shooting skills and gives expert knowledge of supplies and equipment used during endovascular cases.
• Able to identify adverse events or unanticipated outcomes using critical thinking skills and notifies the medical staff including nurses and physicians in a timely fashion.
• Affirms that all informed consent has been obtained on the patient prior to the start of procedures and all questions and concerns have been answered.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Keeps current regarding developments in the surgical equipment, trends, and techniques through attendance at in-services or other educational programs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiology required.
• Current ARRT certification up to date.
• 1-2 years ASC or hospital Experience.
• Successful completion of ACLS/BLS certification.

Competencies

• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments and responds to management direction.
• Oral and Written Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Problem Solving and Judgement--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Develops alternative solutions and makes timely decisions.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.