Radiology - Cardiovascular Invasive Tech

CV Invasive Specialist

Participates in procedure room preparation and post-procedure turnaround. Makes hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations. Provides emotional support for patients and their family members. Assists in inventory control. Fosters teamwork and cohesiveness with team members and physicians. Provides patient education and ensures patient comfort. Assesses and documents patient condition. Informs the physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout the procedure. Understands and applies principles of x-ray generation and safety. Understands and demonstrates the correct operation of imaging equipment. Provides procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech according to policies and procedures. May mix and administer some medications under the direction and supervision of the physician. Performs point of care testing and quality assurance. At the end of the procedure, may apply closure device, suture the sheath in place, or remove the sheath and apply pressure to obtain hemostasis. Provides for the thorough and accurate documentation of each procedure and associated events. Develops skills in operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting all equipment in the laboratory. Maintains complete knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and treatment options. Has a thorough knowledge of invasive diagnostic and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques. Orients new staff, teaches, coaches, mentors, and provides direct supervision as a defined preceptor. Provides staff education in Skills Day Workshops. Trains staff using specialized equipment and improving procedural techniques. Prepares for patient status changes related to procedural events. Takes immediate and appropriate action in response to changes in patient status.