REG CARDIO VASCULAR TECH

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist will be responsible for working directly with the Purchasing department regarding ordering/maintaining par levels, maintains all radiographic equipment and storage, maintains all equipment service/QC logs and appropriate testing along with managing visiting vendors.

The Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist will assist physicians with all aspects of cardiac, endovascular, neurovascular, electrophysiology and radiology invasive procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to, diagnostic coronary catheterizations/angioplasty, endovascular diagnostics/angioplasty, balloon pump/Impella insertions along with electrophysiology procedures such as pacemaker implantation, temporary pacemaker and loop recorder insertions. Procedures also include cerebral angiograms and neurovascular interventions.

Responsible for preparing sterile procedure trays along with patient preparation prior to each case.

Enters all relevant data into the hemodynamic monitoring system as well as procedural documentation.

Interprets cardiac rhythms and recognizes life-threatening arrhythmias.

Maintains and utilizes the required standards of digital cine technologies, storage and retrieval of images/hemodynamic records.

Manages Cath Lab inventory by resupplying procedure rooms.

Assists in transporting patients to the appropriate nursing units within the institution.

Member of the Emergency Call Team for procedures after regularly scheduled hours. Must be onsite/in the laboratory within 30 minutes OT activation.

Education Requirements:

Candidates must be a licensed RT or have an RCIS Certification