Cardiovascular Technologist

About this Job General Summary of Position Assists physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures such as cardiac catheterizations; cardiac and vascular percutaneous transluminal angioplasties structural heart and other interventional procedures. Performs a variety of related ancillary support activities and other duties as assigned. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assist/scrub with physician during routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and vascular procedures. Prepare catheters, balloons, guiding wires, etc. for physician as needed. Prepare, clean, and drape appropriate site prior to invasive procedure, ensuring a sterile field per Association of Operating Room Nurse (AORN) standards. Enter required patient data into the computer, connect electrocardiograph (EKG) and pulse oximeter monitors. Provide physical and psychological comfort to patients prior to, during, and post-procedure. Monitor electrocardiograph (ECG), blood pressure, and other hemodynamic parameters during procedure in the Cardiac Catherization Laboratory (CCL). Assist with intra‑aortic balloon pump (IABP) and other cardiac assist devices, and set up or remove arterial and venous lines as needed in the CCL, CCU, and ICU. Draw arterial blood gases (ABG) as requested by physician. Perform activated coagulation time tests to determine appropriate arterial/venous sheath removal. Accompany and monitor patient during transports. Prepare, clean, and arrange and stock room/equipment for next procedure. Maintain and stock inventory such as catheters, defibrillators, monitors, and temporary pacemakers. Provide monitors/external pacemakers to various locations within the hospital. Document required data prior to, during, and post‑procedure and enter appropriate codes/charges/equipment used into computer for statistical/billing reports. Discharges/transports patients from procedure room. Communicate/instruct patient regarding post‑procedure site care instructions and precautions as appropriate. Provide patient’s family/significant others with information related to procedures according to departmental policy and procedures. Participate/respond to post‑cardiac catheterization site bleeding, hematomas, pain, loss of distal pulse, etc., as appropriate and document findings and resolution. Participate in orientation training and in‑services of other/new personnel as defined by CCL manager and departmental educator. Administer contrast at the direction of the physician while the physician is in the room directing the administration and dosage. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED including completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college level education in basic sciences. Experience Experience in cardiovascular laboratory procedures particularly as relates to cardiac and vascular interventional procedures preferred. Licenses and Certifications RCIS – Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 1 Year required. R.T.(R)(CI) – Registered Technologist in Cardiac‑Interventional Radiography within 1 Year required. CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required. Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. Health Services/ACLS required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities May require the use of specialized medical equipment (i.e. EEG, EKG, blood analyzer) or data processing equipment (i.e. tape drives, consoles). Compensation This position has a hiring range of: USD $38.79 - USD $66.86 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr