Cardiovascular Technician

Lifepoint Health • Meyersdale, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A Cardiovascular/ Ultrasound Technician performs various cardiovascular/vascular procedures including, but not limited to monitoring of diagnostic and interventional procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Program in Discipline (Radiologic Technology or Cardiovascular Technology)
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Radiographer with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with a thorough working knowledge of practices and experiences in a Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab.
• Must be able to perform all vascular/cardiac procedures involving the operation of imaging equipment including assisting the physician during the actual catheterization procedure.

Nice To Haves

• One year cardiovascular lab or special procedures experience

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized equipment for use in diagnostic and vascular test; and therapeutic interventions performed in the Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab
• Scrubs at the tableside and monitors patients as assigned.
• Responsible for patient transport as necessary.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree