Cardiovascular Technologist

Posterity Group LLC • Veterans Administration, CA

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About The Position

Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing the VA Greater Los Angeles (GLA) Healthcare System with Cardiovascular Technologists. The Cardiovascular Technologists are expected to do the following: Performs a wide range of diagnostic tests and support duties such as the collection of blood samples for analysis for research, coagulation studies and blood gas determination. Operates radiologic fluoroscopy equipment to allow the medical team to appropriately visualize images during the procedure. Assists or performs testing such as electrocardiograms (ECG), intravascular ultrasound, intracoronary pressure wire, drug exercise challenges, and the administration of dynamic electrocardiographic monitoring (Holter) analysis. Monitors cardiac rhythms and able to recognize abnormal and life-threatening rhythms. Performs other monitoring procedures such as oximetry, blood pressure, arterial monitoring, intracardiac monitoring and able to recognize abnormal readings. Performs patient care procedures such as applying dressings, and collection of specimens or blood samples for analysis, and removal of access sheaths.

Requirements

• Completed an accredited educational program
• Passed a certification exam
• Obtained certification in Registered Vascular Technologist offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• at least 3 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of diagnostic tests and support duties such as the collection of blood samples for analysis for research, coagulation studies and blood gas determination.
• Operates radiologic fluoroscopy equipment to allow the medical team to appropriately visualize images during the procedure.
• Assists or performs testing such as electrocardiograms (ECG), intravascular ultrasound, intracoronary pressure wire, drug exercise challenges, and the administration of dynamic electrocardiographic monitoring (Holter) analysis.
• Monitors cardiac rhythms and able to recognize abnormal and life-threatening rhythms.
• Performs other monitoring procedures such as oximetry, blood pressure, arterial monitoring, intracardiac monitoring and able to recognize abnormal readings.
• Performs patient care procedures such as applying dressings, and collection of specimens or blood samples for analysis, and removal of access sheaths.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed