Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Cardiovascular Technologist

Position Summary: Working under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed, conducts tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Maintains equipment; records test results. Follows department policies and protocols.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Works under the guidance of a registered cardiovascular invasive specialist as needed.

2. Monitors, analyzes, obtains, calculates and documents data obtained in procedures. Alerts physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.

3. Explains testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.

4. Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.

5. Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.

6. Assists the physician during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty procedures.

7. Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.

8. Prepares and positions patients for testing.

9. Obtains and records patient identification, medical history and test results.

1. Checks, tests, and maintains cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
2. Completes quality assurance processes and practices. Complies with all Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
3. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.

Qualifications:

Required:

· Associate degree in allied health field; or bachelor's of science degree as health science; or enrolled in an associate degree allied health program with a graduation date within six months and registry eligible RCIS.

· One year of current allied health experience in an acute care setting or registry eligible RCIS.

· BLS certification.

Preferred:

· Recent cardiac cath lab or special procedures experience.

· Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RICS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Note: Non-registered cardiovascular technologist is strongly encouraged to obtain registration.