Cardiovascular Technologist ASC
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Technologist ASC will provide technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, adhering to established clinical protocols and procedural standards. This role involves preparing patients for outpatient cardiovascular procedures, ensuring accurate documentation, required laboratory testing, and coordination with the cardiovascular team. The technologist will assist physicians and nursing staff in delivering safe, patient-centered care throughout cardiovascular procedures, performing patient assessment and monitoring, including vital signs, oxygen saturation, cardiac rhythms, level of consciousness, and vascular access sites. They will operate and interpret cardiovascular monitoring equipment, including hemodynamic systems, electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter monitors, and cardiac event monitors. Additionally, the role supports procedural activities by performing scrubbing, circulating, and imaging-related duties while maintaining procedural efficiency and sterility. The technologist will respond to patient emergencies by assisting with CPR, defibrillation, cardioversion, venipuncture, and medication administration under physician supervision and within scope of practice. Patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, and follow-up care will be provided. Accurate patient records will be maintained, test results documented, significant findings communicated, and diagnostic data properly reported and archived. The position also contributes to quality improvement, staff development, customer service initiatives, and the evaluation of new procedures, technologies, and equipment.
Requirements
- Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R) or Nuclear Medicine Technology RT(N)
- Current License in the state of which the teammate works as an RTR or RTN.
- ACLS and BLS certification.
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiography or Radiologic Technology with an RTR or RTN.
- Requires 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs.
- Ability to teach procedures to the staff.
- Ability to support cardiac caths, PCI, pacemaker implant, lead revisions, battery replacement, and some peripheral angiograms and interventions
- Ability to work staggered 8-10 hour shifts.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and difficult situations.
- Exposed to blood and body fluids.
- Exposed to radiation.
- Ability to assist patients in transfer.
- Ability to perform lifting, pulling, and pushing activities related to patient positioning/transfer and stocking of supplies.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, adhering to established clinical protocols and procedural standards.
- Prepares patients for outpatient cardiovascular procedures, ensuring accurate documentation, required laboratory testing, and coordination with the cardiovascular team.
- Assists physicians and nursing staff in delivering safe, patient-centered care throughout cardiovascular procedures.
- Performs patient assessment and monitoring, including vital signs, oxygen saturation, cardiac rhythms, level of consciousness, and vascular access sites.
- Operates and interprets cardiovascular monitoring equipment, including hemodynamic systems, electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter monitors, and cardiac event monitors.
- Supports procedural activities by performing scrubbing, circulating, and imaging-related duties while maintaining procedural efficiency and sterility.
- Responds to patient emergencies by assisting with CPR, defibrillation, cardioversion, venipuncture, and medication administration under physician supervision and within scope of practice.
- Provides patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, follow-up care, and transfers when necessary.
- Maintains accurate patient records, documents test results, communicates significant findings, and ensures proper reporting and archival of diagnostic data.
- Contributes to quality improvement, staff development, customer service initiatives, and the evaluation of new procedures, technologies, and equipment.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
