Cardiovascular Technologist - UPMC Williamsport - Days

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center•Williamsport, PA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the cardiologist in performing all aspects of invasive procedures including right heart monitoring, myoendocardial biopsies, left heart catherizations and interventional procedures.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited technical program is required.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
ACLS required within 90 days of hire or transfer
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Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Science preferred.
RCIS, ACLS, BLS and previous cardiac cath lab experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Fulfill continuing education requirement as required to maintain department competencies.
Communicate appropriately with all members of the healthcare team.
Aid in the transport of patients to and from the Cath Lab to expedite timely operations of the department.
Prepare trays and room for procedures.
Enter patient information into Cath Lab computer system, monitor patient throughout the procedure and document all parts of the procedure in the Cath Lab hemodynamic system.
Support information gathering for research patients.
Aid in orientation of all new and visiting personnel including nursing students, medical students, EMT's and paramedics.
Monitor patients throughout procedure include pre and post procedure.
Operate equipment appropriate for procedure (fluro equipment, film processor and/or filmless system, defibrillator, monitoring equipment, and interventional devices).
Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology pertaining to cardiac patient.
Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion with accuracy.
Assist the cardiologist in performing all aspects of invasive procedures including right heart monitoring, myoendocardial biopsies, left heart catherizations and interventional procedures.
Communicate vital patient information to physician i.e. blood pressure, heart rhythms.
Prepare patient for procedure, explain procedure and provide procedure instructions.