Cardiovascular Tech I/Cath Lab

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Assists RN in special procedures room; assembles procedure trays; obtain proper supplies; directly assists physician performing arteriograms, heart catheterization or other special procedures. Duties may also include the performance of diagnostic radiology service required in examinations, care and treatment of hospital patients.

Requirements

Must possess Radiological Technologist license through the West Virginia Board of Radiologic Technologists.
Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
CPR certification.
Strong computer skills including email and ability to comprehend and utilize electronic medical record system and PACS systems. Use of MRI equipment, contrast injectors and general office equipment.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Exceptional communication and follow through skills to work with vendors, physicians, staff and management.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) months of cardiovascular tech experience.

Responsibilities

Sets up sterile trays for scheduled cases.
Prepares arterial puncture site and creates a sterile field and demonstrates appropriate skin/sterile field prep for each specific procedure.
Helps set up dye, monitoring, or flush lines for procedures requiring them.
Flushes all catheters, monitoring, or flush lines for procedures requiring them.
Directly assists physician performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular special procedures: Manages the guide wire as directed by the physician by watching the fluoro images. Provides the physician with the proper catheters, in correct sequences, for the procedure. Fills balloon inflation device with approved dye/saline admixture. Exchanges guide wires as directed by physician. Assists physician with placement of vascular closure devices. Assists physician with the placement of pacemakers/AICD using sterile technique Assist in cardiac holding area: Patient preparation prior to procedure and transporting of patients post procedure when needed Maintains an extensive working and user knowledge of all equipment used in diagnostic and interventional cardiac/vascular and hybrid OR cases. Maintain a working relationship with OR staff when performing Hybrid cases
Pulls sheath and holds arterial pressure and applies pressure dressing post-procedure. Applies safeguard when necessary
Orders supplies as needed from storeroom and maintain appropriate level of stock to maintain adequate PAR levels for the department
Removes soiled linen from special procedures room and transports contaminated instruments and devices to Central processing for proper sterilization
Charges used items through computer and orders needed supplies from outside vendors (as previously approved).
Adheres to all sterile/isolation and OSHA standards
Assists in Fluoroscopy for all procedures: Maintains accurate log books Ascertains equipment is functioning properly prior to procedure Maintains personnel exposure at a very low level Protection is used during radiation procedures Completes exam and post processing of images in a timely manner Positions patients properly according to type of procedure, selects proper equipment Demonstrates working knowledge of the Cardiovascular PACS system. Demonstrates working knowledge of the GE and Phillips Imaging system Uses protection on all patients to keep radiation exposure as low as possible
Attends scheduled staff meetings
Provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Assesses information relative to patient's status and interprets this information to identify the age specific needs of each patient.