Cardiovascular Cath Lab Tech CWR

Cardiovascular Tech I

The Cardiovascular Tech I will assist physicians with all procedures, including Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty, Atherectomy, TEC, Rotablator, Valvuloplasty, Intra-vascular Ultrasound, Pulmonary Angiograms, Insertion of Intra aortic balloon pumps and stents (including coronary and billiary) as well as acquiring the knowledge and skill to assist in the performance of all other procedures and new technologies which arise during the course of research and development of new means and products.

Essential Generic Job Functions

• Prepares sterile tray for each procedure and organizes specific equipment for each procedure.
• Prepares patient prior to procedure, attaches EKG leads to patient, perform betadine scrub according to protocol and drape patient.
• Assists cardiac catheterization nurse in the preparation of patient for monitoring.
• Calibrates and tests transducer for accurate pressure readings.
• Assists physician throughout diagnostic, and/or all interventional procedures.
• Loads and operates power injector.
• Utilizes and maintains the required standards for the operation of digital cine technologies including protocols for storage and retrieval of patient's images and hemodynamic records.
• Ensures proper downloading of all CD acquisitions to the hospital mainframe so they may be available for review through intranet with internet capabilities.
• Assists nurse and physician in supportive measures necessary to restore and/or maintain patients' well being in an emergency situation.
• Assists in the removal of procedural sheaths from the patient after transfer to the nursing care unit or CCL Recovery Room.
• Assists in the insertion of all vascular closure devices as the access point for proper inter-vascular stability.
• Assists in inventory control by notifying appropriate individual of diminished non-store room supplies.
• Assists with maintenance, calibration and routine periodic evaluation of all diagnostic and technical equipment.
• Lifts a minimum of 40 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education Requirement

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: BS preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must have 2 years prior experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory or invasive procedure area in an acute care hospital.
• 6-12 months during CVT accredited program or 2 years in another cardiac vascular laboratory.
• Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring and sterile operative techniques.

Schedule Notes

• Shift: Day 0700-1730
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Weekend Requirement: call as needed
• Holiday Requirement: 1 summer / 1 winter
• On-Call Requirement: yes
• Float Requirement: no
• Required Years of Experience: 2
• Preferred Years of Experience: 4
• Required Hard Skills: Balloon Pump insertion, Impella Insertion, Pacemaker insertion preferred, IVUS, Mechanical thrombectomy
• Required Soft Skills: Required Licenses & Certifications ARRT, BLS. Scrub Color Scrubs provided

Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT Certification
• Radiological State License