Cardiovascular Technologist- Cardiac Cath Lab

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Technologist I performs a wide variety of technical functions including, but not limited to, recording physiological data, assistance with monitoring, scrub assistant to the cardiologist, equipment maintenance, quality control and inventory maintenance in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This role is responsible for the operation, monitoring, and calibration of the hemodynamic recorder system, including pressure gauges, transducers, electrocardiography, apex cardiograph, phonocardiograph, and associated equipment used during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures. The technologist operates the computer during procedures, inputs patient data, and manages all cardiac catheterization laboratory imaging. If additional training is provided, they may perform as the scrub assistant to the cardiologists. Responsibilities also include cleaning and setting up the laboratory before each procedure, preparing reusable soiled instruments for Central Supply, and properly disposing of non-reusable soiled instruments. Ensuring emergency equipment is present and functional, and maintaining supplies and inventory in a cost-effective manner are also key duties. In patient care, the technologist provides instruction/direction to patients and families, prepares the surgical site, drapes the patient, coordinates emergency procedures, and assists with arterial and venous sheath removal. Clerical duties related to patient testing, assisting with patient transport to and from the lab, and assisting with PI activities and retrieval of procedural medications under physician or RN direction are also part of the role. Communication is vital, requiring clear, concise, and organized written and oral communication, effective interaction with physicians, patients, management, and team members, and neat, timely, and legible written documentation. The role also involves serving as a liaison and positive role model to other departments, displaying a courteous and professional image, attending staff meetings, using the chain of command correctly, and adhering to all hospital and departmental policies, including mandatory education, scheduling, attendance, safety, and infection control. Completing assignments during scheduled shifts, protecting patient rights and confidentiality, and performing other related functions as assigned are also expected.

Requirements

Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program or Completion of an accredited school of cardiovascular technology
High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
One-year experience cardiac catherization, electrophysiology and/or radiology lab as a technologist.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Medical Terminology
Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency
Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
Current ACLS or completion within six (6) months of hire/transfer into department
Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or CVT certification.
Registry eligible at time of hire. Registry eligible hires must complete registry certification within 18 months.
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance.

Nice To Haves

No preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operation, monitoring, and calibration of the hemodynamic recorder system including pressure gauges, transducers, electrocardiography, apex cardiograph, phonocardiograph and associated equipment employed during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures.
Responsible for the operation of the computer during procedures, inputs patient data.
Responsible for managing all cardiac catheterization laboratory imaging.
If additional training has been provided, performs as the scrub assistant to the cardiologists.
Cleans and sets up the cardiac catheterization laboratory before each procedure.
Prepares reusable soiled instruments for return to Central Supply.
Disposes of non-reusable soiled instruments properly.
Assures that emergency equipment is present and functional.
Assumes primary responsibility for obtaining and maintaining supplies and inventory in a cost-effective manner.
Provides instruction/direction to patients and families
Prepares surgical site and drapes patient
Coordinates emergency procedures when necessary
Assists with arterial and venous sheath removal.
Performs clerical duties related to patient testing
Assists in the delivery of patients to the lab and the return of patients to their rooms.
Assists with PI activities as directed
Assists with retrieval of procedural medications under direction of the physician and/or circulating RN
Provides clear, concise, organized written and oral communication to management and team members.
Interacts effectively with physicians, patients, management and team members.
Written documentation is neat, timely and legible.
Serves as a liaison and positive role model to other departments.
Displays a courteous, professional image, at all times.
Presents a neat, clean, professional appearance.
Attends staff meetings and/or reads minutes.
Uses chain of command correctly
Serves as a positive role model
Follows Independence Health System policies, including but not limited to: Mandatory education, Scheduling and Attendance, Safety, Infection Control.
Completes assignments during scheduled shift
Protects patient's rights and confidentiality
Performs other related functions as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.