Cardiovascular Technician - Cardiac Cath Lab

Cleveland Clinic

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus with diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery, and a 24-hour emergency department. It is part of Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center integrating clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cardiovascular Technicians use imaging tools to help physicians identify and diagnose conditions involving the heart and surrounding blood vessels. In the Cardiac Cath Lab, the technician supports cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures and helps ensure patients feel informed, relaxed, and safe. The role includes patient preparation and care, procedure scrubbing and monitoring, equipment and supply preparation, documentation, and support for acute cardiac care. The position works days, either 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with on-call requirements. Floating to Tradition Hospital on rare occasions is required.

Requirements

Cardiovascular Lab Technology Program Certificate or equivalent education deemed acceptable by the RCIS and RCES credentialing body.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or ALS through the American Red Cross.
Able to lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance and more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to perform work involving constant lifting and moving of patients, equipment, instrument trays, and supplies; stooping, pushing, and pulling are also required.

Nice To Haves

Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT).
Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology experience.
One year of experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide guidelines for RCVT/RCIS roles and functions in the Cath Lab.
Assist nursing and medical caregivers in caring for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
Perform scrubbing and monitoring duties during procedures.
Perform pre-procedure preparation, post-procedure care, and patient disposition in collaboration with nursing and medical staff.
Perform basic EKG interpretation, single- and 12-lead ST-segment analysis for ischemia/injury patterns, and recognition of arrhythmias.
Recognize and interpret EKG changes related to electrophysiology procedures, including mapping, ablation, and implantation of cardiac resynchronization devices.
Perform arterial and venous pressure monitoring, sampling, and basic interpretation.
Perform three-dimensional mapping systems and apply principles of cardiac resynchronization therapy.
Document procedures completely and accurately, including medications and supplies.
Observe patients.
Assist team members in acute cardiac care, including resuscitation and related therapeutic effects.
Set up scrub procedures in both the Cath and EP labs.
Prepare instruments and equipment for decontamination using universal precautions and take them to the sterilization department.
Restock the procedure room when cases are completed for the day.
Check daily computer paper, paper calibration, and recording-equipment troubleshooting basics.
Immediately report malfunctioning equipment to the Nurse Manager.
Maintain confidentiality of patients, medical records, the department, and employees.