Cardiovascular Technician

Care New England Health System•Warwick, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of cardiac catheterization equipment. Demonstrates proficiency in the operation and maintenance, as specified by the manufacturer, of all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment used for diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsibilities include setup, adjustment and operation of both diagnostic and interventional equipment used in the Kent Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Calibrate equipment routinely and troubleshoot minor problems as needed. Report issues to the Lead Cardiovascular Technician. Monitor and record service visits. Adjusts cameras as necessary; clean and lubricate them routinely; store CD’s. Receive and position patients. Monitor hemodynamics including blood pressure and EKG during procedure and notify physician of any changes. Respond to emergencies during catheterization procedures. Maintain BLS and ACLS certification. Maintain the area and equipment in a clean, safe and functional manner. Maintain and order supplies as necessary to perform job function. Under the direction of a qualified physician and in the presence of a Registered Nurse may pull femoral sheaths after completion of the competency checklist. Assist with the transport of patients as needed. Assist the physician during the procedure as needed, i.e. scrub in on procedures. Participate with the Lead Cardiovascular Technologist with inventory management and acquisition of supplies. Able to demonstrate surgical asepsis. Participate in on call as assigned for emergencies. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

An associate's degree in applied sciences or a minimum of one year job-related experience or equivalent.
Experience working with biomedical and diagnostic equipment.
Must have BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Operation, monitoring, and maintenance of cardiac catheterization equipment.
Setup, adjustment, and operation of diagnostic and interventional equipment.
Routine calibration of equipment and troubleshooting of minor problems.
Reporting equipment issues to the Lead Cardiovascular Technician.
Monitoring and recording service visits.
Adjusting, cleaning, lubricating, and storing cameras.
Receiving and positioning patients.
Monitoring hemodynamics (blood pressure and EKG) and notifying physician of changes.
Responding to emergencies during catheterization procedures.
Maintaining BLS and ACLS certification.
Maintaining a clean, safe, and functional work area and equipment.
Maintaining and ordering necessary supplies.
Pulling femoral sheaths after completion of competency checklist (under physician direction and RN presence).
Assisting with patient transport.
Assisting the physician during procedures (e.g., scrubbing in).
Participating with the Lead Cardiovascular Technologist in inventory management and supply acquisition.
Demonstrating surgical asepsis.
Participating in on-call duties as assigned for emergencies.