Cardiovascular Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • Glendale, AZ

5h

About The Position

Technologist providing technical, patient support, and patient care. Communicates continuously with the physician about patient condition. Assist physician with invasive and noninvasive procedures and/or surgeries. Operates equipment safely and correctly. Assesses procedure room and/or surgical suite for equipment functioning and readiness. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of the procedural and/or surgical team are met. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• SPECIAL SKILLS: Demonstrates critical thinking in relation to patient management and physician interaction.
• Experience: 2 years' experience in an acute care Cardiac Catheterization Lab or CVOR.
• Education: Graduated from an accredited two-year cardiovascular technology training program; or surgical technology program; or equivalent on the job training including a minimum three-month orientation.
• Certifications : ARRT

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist. (RCIS)

Responsibilities

• Operates alll hemodynamic monotoring equipment including cardiac output, AVO2 and blood gas.
• Records all patient values, reports and maintains records according to department policies.
• Assists in the cleanup of room following procedure to include appropriate disposal of used supplies,handling of instruments, returning and restocking supplies.
• Also, participates in restocking, resupplying and cleaning of the support areas.
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping patients for procedures.
• Gives patients explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.
• Sets up and scrubs for procedures in a timely manner maintaining aseptic technique.
• Within scope of practice, starts IV's with N/S, (no medications unless RN)
• Within scope of practice, insertion of radial or brachial arterial lines under the supervision of a physician with or without intradermal Lidocaine injection.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed