Cardiovascular Technologist - UPMC Williamsport - Days

Generous Sign on bonus: $10,000 sign on bonus with a two year work commitment.

Assist the cardiologist in performing all aspects of invasive procedures including right heart monitoring, myoendocardial biopsies, left heart catherizations and interventional procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill continuing education requirement as required to maintain department competencies.

• Communicate appropriately with all members of the healthcare team.

• Aid in the transport of patients to and from the Cath Lab to expedite timely operations of the department.

• Prepare trays and room for procedures.

• Enter patient information into Cath Lab computer system, monitor patient throughout the procedure and document all parts of the procedure in the Cath Lab hemodynamic system.

• Support information gathering for research patients.

• Aid in orientation of all new and visiting personnel including nursing students, medical students, EMT's and paramedics.

• Monitor patients throughout procedure include pre and post procedure.

• Operate equipment appropriate for procedure (fluro equipment, film processor and/or filmless system, defibrillator, monitoring equipment, and interventional devices).

• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology pertaining to cardiac patient.

• Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion with accuracy.

• Assist the cardiologist in performing all aspects of invasive procedures including right heart monitoring, myoendocardial biopsies, left heart catherizations and interventional procedures.

• Communicate vital patient information to physician i.e. blood pressure, heart rhythms.

• Prepare patient for procedure, explain procedure and provide procedure instructions.

Completion of an accredited technical program is required. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Science preferred.

**RCIS, ACLS, BLS and previous cardiac cath lab experience is preferred

• : Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireACLS required within 90 days of hire or transfer

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran