Cardiovascular Technician

2 weeks ago

Rancho Mirage, United States Eisenhower Health Full time
  • Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
    • The Cardiovasdcular Technologist assists the cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab and/or EP Lab.
  • Reports to
    • Director-Cardiac Services
  • Supervises
    • N/A
  • Ages of Patients
    • Adult
    • Geriatric
  • Blood Borne Pathogens
    • High Potential
  • Qualifications
    • Education
      • Required: Successful completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist training program upon hire (i.e. RCIS, RCES, CVT program); if hired prior to June 2023, must successfully complete accredited CV Technologist training program within 2 years
    • Licensure/Certification
      • Required: RCIS, RCES or CVT certification upon hire; if hired prior to June 2023 must obtain within 2 years; American Heart Association BLS; ACLS; Completion of basic arrhythmia course or ECG certification
    • Experience
      • Required: Completion of clinical rotations in Cath/EP lab as part of RCIS/RCES/CVT training program
      • Preferred: Experience in acute care or healthcare setting
  • Essential Responsibilities
    • Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
    • Evaluates and attends to the patient's physical and emotional needs before, during and after procedure to ensure proper patient care and positive examination experience. Maintains patient confidentiality.
    • Identifies patient utilizing two forms of verification following "time out" process.
    • Identifies appropriate procedure to be performed and prepares room and equipment accordingly. Operates equipment appropriately.
    • Performs in the scrub/circulating/monitoring roles in the lab.
    • Assists nurses and physicians in monitoring hemodynamics.
    • Operates monitoring equipment.
    • Maintains cleanliness of exam area and equipment.
    • Maintains sterile fields using aseptic technique.
    • Assists in the setup, preparation and cleanup of the procedure.
    • Works collaboratively with staff, physicians and other Eisenhower Medical Center employees.
    • Collaborates with the RN and observes interdisciplinary standards of practice in relation to double-checking the delivery of medications to the sterile field.
    • Properly disposes of all sharps and biohazardous waste.
    • Assists with stocking supplies and utilizes supplies efficiently.
    • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of procedures, techniques and equipment through in-services and conferences.
    • Contributes to the maximum efficiency of the lab by active participation in Cath Lab patient flow, room turnaround and procedure preparation.
    • Responsible for utilizing clinical and technical expertise to plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures.
    • Obtains, assesses & analyzes hemodynamic waveforms.
    • Prepares, maintains and operates IVUS, FFR, Impella, IABP devices.
    • Scrubs, circulates & monitors complex structural heart procedures (i.e. Watchman, TAVR, Mistraclip)
    • Performs other duties as assigned.