CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST- ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LAB

About the role

The Cardiovascular Technologist I performs a wide variety of technical functions including, but not limited to, recording physiological data, assisting with monitoring, scrub assistant to the cardiologist, equipment maintenance, quality control and inventory maintenance in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and calibrate the hemodynamic recorder system including pressure gauges, transducers, electrocardiography, apex cardiograph, phonocardiograph and associated equipment employed during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures.
• Operate the computer during procedures, input patient data.
• Manage all cardiac catheterization laboratory imaging.
• If additional training has been provided, perform as the scrub assistant to the cardiologists.
• Clean and set up the cardiac catheterization laboratory before each procedure.
• Prepare reusable soiled instruments for return to Central Supply.
• Dispose of non-reusable soiled instruments properly.
• Assume primary responsibility for obtaining and maintaining supplies and inventory in a cost-effective manner.
• Provide instruction/direction to patients and families.
• Prepare surgical site and drapes patient.
• Coordinate emergency procedures when necessary.
• Absorb arterial and venous sheath removal.
• Perform clerical duties related to patient testing.
• Assist with the delivery of patients to the lab and the return of patients to their rooms.
• Assist with PI activities as directed.
• Assist with retrieval of procedural medications under direction of the physician and/or circulating RN.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, organized written and oral communication to management and team members.
• Interact effectively with physicians, patients, management and team members.
• Serve as a liaison and positive role model to other departments.

Requirements

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program or Completion of an accredited school of cardiovascular technology.
• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• One-year experience cardiac catherization, electrophysiology and/or radiology lab as a technologist.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Medical Terminology.
• Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program or Completion of an accredited school of cardiovascular technology.
• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• One-year experience cardiac catherization, electrophysiology and/or radiology lab as a technologist.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Medical Terminology.
• Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.

Skills

• Leadership.
• Organizational skills.
• Independent and critical thinking skills.
• Sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Medical Terminology.
• Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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