Cardiovascular Technologist I - Cardiology Cath

Summary:

This position is responsible for professional patient care and assisting the Cardiologist, Vascular Surgeon and/or Radiologist in performing cardiac diagnostic, cardiac interventional and invasive radiology procedures of the cardiac, vascular and circulatory systems. This position utilizes the patient care process to ensure safe and competent quality patient care. The Cardiovascular Technologist I assists in all procedures performed in the invasive cardiology area and supports the medical care of all patients requiring any cardiac or peripheral catheterization and/or intervention under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the Mission and objectives of the organization. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepares cardiac cath lab, and compiles patient information, pertinent paperwork and charges. Obtains informative, accurate and concise information from the patient.
• Ensures patient is as comfortable as possible. Explains procedure and what he or she is to experience during the procedure, answers any questions concerning the procedure being performed in a kind, understanding and professional manner, ensuring the patient's dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times. Adheres to AIDET training competency.
• Assists physician prior to and during a procedure by setting up the necessary supplies and equipment on a sterile field. Passes instruments, catheters, contrast media and other supplies as needed during the procedure without breaking the sterile field. Maintains equipment and instruments through proper cleaning troubleshooting and servicing.
• Ensures the correct patient is being attended to , that orders are written on the patient's chart before a procedure is started and, along with the RN, ensures the consent form is correctly filled out and a "Time Out" is performed prior to procedure. Validates data obtained by reviewing plan of care with attending RN and Medical staff for a specific patient problem.
• Operates electronic monitoring necessary to properly monitor, record and assist in interpretation of patient EKG and hemodynamics during procedures. Operates angiographic equipment competently to produce high quality studies.
• Assist's in scheduling patients for procedures ensuring that all appropriate supplies, equipment and previous films are readily available for the physician before the procedure is performed.
• Maintains physiologic and hemodynamic equipment.
• Notifies lead tech or Supervisor of needed supplies. Maintains and retrieves from PAC's system as needed.
• The CVT I functions as a scrub technician for cardiac pacemakers/defibrillators, diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, diagnostic and interventional peripheral procedures and interventional radiology procedures. Adheres to aseptic and sterile technique and provides needed equipment and supplies in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform in emergency procedures safely and effectively. Utilizes clinical experience and knowledge to anticipate potential patient problems and/or emergencies and makes provisions to meet them.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Call and Call back is required to work in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Associate must be able to be onsite within a 30 minute response time.
• May be asked to work overtime with little or no notice.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent is required. 
• Graduate of an approved School of Radiological Sciences or Graduate with a degree in Allied Health Science or Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist Associate degree program is required.

Experience

• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years experience Cardiac Catheterization procedures is preferred
• One (1) to three (3) years experience in a hospital setting as a Radiology Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist is preferred. Must have basic knowledge of Cardiac Anatomy and EKG rhythms

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Medical Radiologist Technologist (MRT) through Texas Medical Board (TMB) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required for graduates from a Radiological Technologist program.
• BLS for Healthcare Worker is required.
• ACLS certification is required within 90 days of employment. 
• PALS certification is required within 90 days of employment if caring for pediatric patients.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time