Cardiovascular Technologist I - Cath Lab - Full-Time

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

9d•$39 - $62

About The Position

Prepares patients for invasive cardiac procedures and assists physicians during diagnostic catheterizations, PTCA, and electrophysiology studies. Rotates through all aspects of the laboratory. The position primarily works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role involves frequent contact with physicians, nursing units, patient escort services, and the bed coordinator. It has no supervisory responsibilities and receives direction from the HVIS Nurse Manager and Cardiac Cath Lab Assistant Manager. The work takes place in a spatially limited, highly stressed environment with exposure to radiation, blood, and body fluids. The position requires frequent lifting of incapacitated patients and extended periods of standing and bending while wearing a protective lead apron weighing 20 pounds.

Requirements

Completion of a registered X-ray Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist program, or an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Knowledge of heart anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of heart rhythms, dysrhythmias, and chamber pressures.
Knowledge of policies and procedures and of the intra-aortic balloon pump.
Knowledge of drug interactions for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Knowledge of radiation safety for patients and employees.
Skill in functioning as a darkroom technician.
Manual dexterity and ability to view a computer terminal.
Professional communication skills at all levels of contact, including oral and written communication.
Ability to calculate valve areas, maintain an efficient productivity level, and perform CPR if needed.
BLS and ACLS certification within one year of hire.
Ability to frequently lift incapacitated patients and stand and bend for extended periods while wearing a 20-pound protective lead apron.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac catheterization experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization, PTCA, or EP studies while maintaining sterile technique.
Assist the physician as a scrub person during cardiac catheterization or PTCA.
Monitor patients during cardiac catheterization.
Develop film after procedures and maintain darkroom quality control.
Anticipate the activities of the catheterization labs and help maintain a consistent schedule.
Maintain proper customer service with areas that interact with the laboratory.
Keep the work environment neat and clean.
Review normal blood work when checking a patient's chart before catheterization and report concerns to an RN or physician as necessary.
Provide appropriate care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, applying knowledge of growth and development and identifying patient needs.
Perform assigned work safely, follow departmental safety rules and practices, and promptly report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or violations.
Perform other duties as required.