Cardiovascular Technician

Allina Health System•Saint Paul, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology or peripheral vascular procedures, including circulating, scrubbing, monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring/recording. Follows department policies to maintain a safe, efficient environment while caring for the patient.

Requirements

Associate's or Vocational degree of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or Bachelor's degree in life, physical science, or health care related field; or EMT certification
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or BLS certification from the American Red Cross or Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross or Allina in-house ACLS training (within 180 days) if working at United Hospital

Nice To Haves

0 to 2 years in Cardiovascular Lab or Electrophysiology
Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred within 1 year

Responsibilities

Effectively operates laboratory equipment
Prepares and operates equipment within department, manufacturer and federal guidelines.
Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.
Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.
Performs scrub role activities
Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.
Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and reports/corrects any breaks in sterile technique.
Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.
Understands the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intra cardiac electrocardiographic signals.
Assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role
Detects and responds to changing patient conditions, observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms.
Performs complete diagnostic and provocative pacing protocols under the direction of the physician.
Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.
Records, compiles and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system.
Ensures safe environment for patients and staff
Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.
Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.
Practices good habits of radiation safety.
Other duties as assigned.