Cardiovascular Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures as indicated.
• Able to scrub in diagnostic, cardiac interventional and peripheral procedures.
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients during procedures.
• Prepares patients for examinations.
• Functions in all roles: as a case recorder, cardiac circulator and scrub assistant.
• Reports clinical changes in patient condition to the RN or physician.
• May perform point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.
• Appropriately documents all procedures by including labeling and identifying studies, documenting procedure related information in the recording system/medical record and entering charges.
• Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assisting others, special assignments, cleans work area and replenishes supplies.
• Maintain all standards of performance with sterile procedures and infection prevention.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology.

Licensure / Certifications:

• RCIS preferred.
• BLS required and ACLS certification preferred.

Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in CVT technical skill, knowledge of catheters, wires, stent and supplies.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Cardiac Invasive Technologist preferred with diagnostic and cardiac and peripheral interventional procedures.
• Must be able to take STEMI on call.
• Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.

Schedule Notes:

• 3 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday varied as needed (2 Fridays/month).
• 1 24-hour weekend call day every month.
• 3 weeknight call (7:30pm - 7:00am) per month.
• 1 summer/1 winter holiday.