Cardiovascular Technologist I - Full-Time

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

9d•$39 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing patients for invasive procedures and assisting physicians during diagnostic catheterizations, PTCA, or electrophysiology studies. The technologist will rotate through all aspects of the laboratory, ensuring patient care and efficient workflow.

Requirements

Completion of registered X-Ray Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist program or accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart.
Knowledge of rhythms, disrhythms, and pressures in the chambers of the heart.
Knowledge of policies and procedures, knowledge of the intro-aortic balloon pump.
Knowledge of drug interactions as related to pediatric, adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
Knowledge of radiation safety for patients and employees.
Skill in functioning as a darkroom technician.
Skill in manual dexterity and viewing a computer terminal.
Skill in communicating professionally on any level of contact.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Ability to calculate valve areas.
Ability to maintain an efficient productivity level.
Ability to perform CPR if needed on any individual.
BLS and ACLS within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac Catheterization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares a patient for cardiac catheterization, PTCA, or EP study and maintains sterile techniques.
Assists the physician as a scrub person during a cardiac catheterization or PTCA.
Monitors the patient during the cardiac catheterization.
Develops the film after each procedure and maintains the quality control of the darkroom.
Anticipates the activities of each existing catheterization lab and keeps the schedule flowing consistently.
Maintains proper customer services with all areas that interact with laboratory.
Keeps a neat and clean work environment.
Reviews normal blood work when checking a patients chart pre-cath and reports to RN or physician as necessary.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other duties as required.