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Desert Regional Medical Center • Palm Springs, CA

90d

About The Position

The cardiovascular technologist (CVT) works as a member of the Cardiovascular Cath Lab (CCL) team of medical professionals. Under direction of the CCL Director, the CVT is responsible for assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures by performing Scrub, Circulator, or Monitor functions. The technologist is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies in the CCL. The technologist must possess the knowledge and skills level of basic and complex invasive procedures which may include PTCA, stents, IABP placement and operation, thrombolysis procedures, coils, and peripheral interventions. The CVT is responsible for patient safety in the CCL and must be able to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond according to emergency protocols, operate external cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic and complex invasive procedures.
• Ability to recognize cardiac arrhythmias.
• Experience in operating external cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator.
• Ability to perform surgical prep and draping of patients.
• Experience in monitoring vital signs and documenting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Perform Scrub, Circulator, or Monitor functions.
• Operate and maintain equipment and supplies in the CCL.
• Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond according to emergency protocols.
• Operate external cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator.
• Perform surgical prep and draping of the patient.
• Assist the physician with equipment operation and device preparation.
• Monitor vital signs during the procedure.
• Document the procedure and create a medical record.
• Record intra-cardiac/arterial pressures and waveforms.
• Ensure proper use of patient monitoring equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals