Cardiovascular Technologist, Day Shift, Full-time
About The Position
St. Helena Hospital, founded in 1878 and located in a beautiful region of the United States, has a rich history of innovative medical care. The hospital is comprised of a 151-bed facility, an emergency department, and medical offices, with centers of excellence in specialty care, including the Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center, and Behavioral Health units. Situated in the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena offers a charming environment with an unsurpassed quality of life, featuring outdoor adventures, luxurious spas, popular restaurants, and convenient weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast. The Cardiovascular Technologist aids physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders by conducting invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. This role provides support to cardiologists and radiologists for diagnostic and therapeutic coronary angiographies, as well as electrophysiological and peripheral vascular exams. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and recording test results.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Nice To Haves
- Catheterization experience: Preferred
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS): Preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients, rooms, and equipment for cardiovascular procedures using clean and sterile techniques.
- Ensures equipment is in good working condition.
- Operates specialized equipment.
- Supports physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments by assisting with catheter insertion through blood vessels to the heart.
- Completes electrocardiograms (EKGs or ECGs) by attaching electrodes and operating the electrocardiograph machine.
- Completes treadmill stress tests by connecting the patient to an EKG monitor, obtaining baseline readings, increasing treadmill speed, and observing the effects of exertion.
- Completes non-invasive peripheral vascular tests by collecting ultrasound echoes to create a screen image of heart function, blood flow, and circulation.
- Prepares and administers contrast media according to established procedures and medication administration principles.
- Documents patient services by completing patient records, forms, reports, and logs.
- Maintains equipment by ensuring proper operation, reporting hazardous conditions, responding to breakdowns, troubleshooting problems, calibrating equipment, following preventive maintenance procedures, anticipating repair needs, and calling for repairs.
- Maintains quality results by evaluating diagnostic studies for quality and diagnoses.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
