Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$36 - $53

About The Position

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist works in the Cath Lab at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, supporting diagnostic, interventional, and surgical cardiovascular procedures. The role operates monitoring, recording, imaging, angiographic, interventional, and storage equipment; collects and documents clinical data; and assists physicians and staff with procedures and patient care. The technologist monitors patients for cardiac dysrhythmias, operates the defibrillator, performs CPR when required, and provides assistance in emergencies. The position also involves equipment troubleshooting, calibration, cleaning, and quality assurance, as well as preparing reusable items for re-sterilization. This is a full-time role, scheduled for 40 hours per week on first shift, with 8- or 10-hour shifts and varying start times. The schedule includes some weekend coverage, call coverage approximately every eight weeks, and one to two holidays per year. The role requires an associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology or a related field; no prior experience is required. Required certifications and ECG course completion may be obtained within specified periods after hire. The work involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, and reaching. The technologist may encounter mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and must use personal protective equipment as necessary.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology or a related field.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Complete an approved basic ECG interpretation course within three months of hire.
Ability to quickly change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with physicians, patients, and other staff members.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job and use foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to use personal protective equipment when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, or radiation hazards, blood, and body fluids.

Responsibilities

Operate monitoring, recording, and related equipment during procedures; collect and prepare pertinent data for physicians and staff.
Prepare, deliver, and retrieve reusable items for re-sterilization.
Monitor patient electrocardiograms for cardiac dysrhythmias.
Operate the defibrillator, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required, and assist in emergency situations.
Assist with pre- and post-procedure activities related to equipment and patient care.
Perform initial equipment troubleshooting, calibration, cleaning, and quality assurance measures.
Identify cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy for documentation.
Obtain and document clinical data during procedures in the procedure log.
Prepare and operate imaging, angiographic, interventional, and storage systems.
Position patients and select exposure factors for radiographic procedures performed in the department.
Support physicians and staff during procedures; scrub to assist with diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures using knowledge of equipment and equipment options.
Perform bloom operation, such as overdrive pacing.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.