Cardiovascular Technician-Cardiac Cath Lab- STL- Mount Sinai Morningside Full Time- Evenings-1-9pm

Job Description

Reads and interprets electrocardiogram with special emphasis on arrhythmia analysis. Alerts physicians of any changes in rhythm or conduction.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient's blood pressures and informs physician of any changes from baseline
• Monitors the position of catheter in the heart by interpreting intracardiac pressures
• Records pressures in all chambers requested by physician
• Maintains through the use of the Cardiac Cath Lab computer a complete record of all events occurring during a procedure
• Responsible for calibrating and operating the equipment during a procedure. i.e. A-Vox, Cardiac Output, ACT
• Informs physician and monitoring CVT of results
• Supplies physician with equipment during procedures. i.e. catheter, wires, balloons, and stints
• Responsible for all data analysis, processing data through computer and printing out all appropriate information
• Sets up and calibrates the intra-aortic balloon pump, sets the initial timing and fine tunes the timing with the physician once balloon is in place
• Monitors the balloon pump during procedure and stays with the patient until they are in the CCU, OR, or the CSICU
• Assists in emergency situations by performing resuscitation measures. i.e. operating defibrillator, performing artificial resuscitation, external pacemaker, suctioning patients
• Replenishes supplies in the lab as necessary and performs preventative maintenance on equipment utilizing an understanding of the mechanical workings
• Notifies supervisor of any serious malfunctions and equipment shortages
• Responsible for learning and applying new technology and/or procedures as they are introduced to the Cardiac Cath Lab. i.e. Flow wire, ultrasound, rotablator
• Operates power injector for large volume dye contrast injections
• Assists in cardiac catheterizations by setting up, in a sterile field, equipment and instruments
• Sets up rooms for each patient by entering name, MR number, and appropriate information into the DX
• Assists the nursing staff by transporting patient from one area to next

Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Registered Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS/RVS) preferred.
• Foreign MD who has passed MBBS examination may substitute
• BLS certification Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross
• ACLS certification Preferred Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross

Required Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite

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