Cardiovascular Technologist

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Work Shift

Job Summary:

• The Cardiovascular Technologist I is a professional without Cath Lab or interventional experience training to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Will train to assist the physician during procedures and operate specialized equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures.
• Assists the Cath/EP Lab Manager or Director in maintaining a safe and efficient environment.
• Interacts primarily with adult patients aged eighteen to sixty‑five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty‑five.
• May participate in the Cath or EP call rotation once appropriately oriented and checked off on clinical and operational competencies.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Clinical Skills

• Will train to assist the physician in the performance of facility‑specific cardiovascular Cath and EP procedures.
• Will train to function in monitoring, scrubbing or circulating roles.
• Able to use critical thinking skills.
• Works in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists and cardiologists.
• Will train to prep and educate the patient for procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.

Job Responsibilities

• Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs.
• Able to work scheduled and Cath Lab on‑call hours when allowed.
• Knows existing lines of communication and authority.
• Handles communications properly.
• Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing appropriate scripting such as AIDET.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Provides privacy and comfort for patients/customers.
• Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and Performance Improvement.
• Learns how to enter data into Cath Lab log and verify accuracy and completeness.
• Completes necessary paperwork.
• Answers departmental phone using appropriate scripting.
• Maintains stock levels and checks expiration dates.
• Maintains current license and BLS/ACLS certifications.
• Works as a team with other Cath/EP Lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome.
• Performs any other duties as needed when asked by leadership.
• Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedures.

Quality and Patient Safety

• Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers such as armband, date of birth, or verbal identification.
• Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker.
• Verifies written order and consent; seeks clarification if order or consent is unclear.
• Uses and understands preprocedural verification/Time Out process.
• Understands and complies with site/side marking when indicated.

Patient Education

• Will train to provide patient, family and support‑system education.
• Will train to provide patient education related to their procedure, including preparation for future procedures or transfer to another facility.
• Will train to provide post‑procedural home care instructions as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• Associate’s degree in Health Science, or Accredited Program in Radiologic Science (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Science (Preferred)

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (or ARC‑ALS, ACLS‑Instructor, or ACLS‑Provisional within 180 days)
• BLS – Basic Life Support (or ARC‑BLS or BLS‑Instructor)

Required Minimum Experience:

• One year of relevant medical experience (LPN, RT, EMT/Paramedic) may be used in lieu of formal education — Required
• Graduate of a CVT program — Preferred
• Work experience in a medical setting — Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

• Basic knowledge of cardiovascular Cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Required special/advanced procedure registry as outlined above.
• Basic knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred, with EKG interpretation.
• Basic knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms and electrophysiology equipment.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.
• Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language.
• Displays a positive attitude.

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