Cardio Catheterization Technician, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardio Catheterization Technician performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist the physicians during cardiovascular procedures and surgeries. This role involves using imaging equipment to detect and treat heart and blood vessel issues, taking patient medical histories, answering patient questions, ensuring equipment is in good working order, executing noninvasive procedures like ultrasound images, evaluating image quality, distinguishing between normal and abnormal images, communicating results to physicians, and assisting with invasive procedures such as catheter insertion. The technician must adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Requirements

Associate degree in relevant field
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Uses imaging equipment to help doctors detect and treat any heart and blood vessel issues.
Takes patients’ medical history and answers patients’ questions before any procedure is done.
Ensures that the equipment is in good working order and ready for use.
Executes any noninvasive course of action, such as ultrasound images.
Evaluates images to ensure good quality and makes sure that area in question is included.
Keeps abreast of the differences between a normal image and an abnormal image.
Communicates with the physician regarding the results of the image.
Assists the physician with inserting catheters and other invasive procedures.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.