Cardiovascular Technician I - LGH Cardiac Cath Lab/Full Time Days

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively provides procedural support for a variety of patient procedures.
• Operates a high technology imaging system for procedures.
• Uses advanced critical thinking skills to manage emergency situations.
• Ensures imaging system for procedures are appropriately operated under the direction supervision of a physician.
• Applies appropriate measures to minimize radiation exposure to self, patients, employees, and others.
• Responsible for achieving quality assurance measures and requirements contributing to the successful operation of the department.
• Assists Cardiovascular and/or Electrophysiologist proceduralist directly, utilizing sterile technique for all invasive procedures.
• Participates in assessment and quality of equipment and daily operational supplies with the Manager and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Notifies appropriate personnel to ensure proper maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation by seeking opportunities for learning and development.
• Remains abreast of current developments by attending related seminars and reviewing current literature.
• Assists in other Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology areas, if needed as workload allows.
• Complies with PACS entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply, tracking monitors.
• Attends continuing education programs and completes mandatory training to maintain licensure, position specific ongoing competencies and professional growth.
• Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate Paramedic program or Commission of Accreditation of Allied health Education programs (CAAHEP)-accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• Required Licensure and Certifications: Licensed in Virginia as a Paramedic or Certified Surgical Technologist BLS and ACLS certification.