Operates all monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures. Collects and prepares pertinent data for use by physician/staff. Prepares, delivers, and picks up reusable items for re-sterilization. Monitors patient electrocardiogram for cardiac dysrhythmias. Operates the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required. Provides assistance in emergency situations. Assists in pre and post procedure activities related to equipment and patient care. Performs initial troubleshooting on equipment. Performs calibration, cleaning and quality assurance measures on equipment. Identifies cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy for documentation purposes. Obtains and documents clinical data during procedures in procedure log. Prepares and operates imaging, angiographic, interventional and storage systems. Positions patient and selects exposure factors for all radiographic procedures performed in the department. Supports physician and staff during procedures. Scrubs to assist physician with diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures with knowledge of equipment and equipment options. Performs bloom operation (i.e., overdrive pacing). Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.