Cardiovascular Technologist

3 weeks ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiovascular Technologist to join our team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). As a critical member of the patient care team, you will collaborate with other care team members to ensure continuity of care for patients undergoing invasive cardiovascular procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct equipment system warm-up and quality assurance procedures to ensure safe and effective equipment operation.
  • Assemble, calibrate, and verify the operation of hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring equipment.
  • Adhere to JCAHO compliance regarding quality control of point-of-care testing.
  • Troubleshoot equipment problems and notify technical quality specialist of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.
  • Conduct Universal Protocol, correctly identifying the patient and procedure by interviewing the patient and checking against requisition and patient ID band prior to the start of procedure.
  • Orient the patient to the procedure room and explain the exam to the patient, taking into consideration physical and emotional needs.
  • Maintain aseptic conditions conducting sterile preparation of patients for procedures.
  • Properly position, support, and immobilize patients to obtain desired cineangiograms and decrease patients' discomfort.
  • Adhere to Radiation Safety protocols set forth by the Massachusetts General Hospital Radiation Safety Officer.
  • Place and position protective lead shielding and adjust collimators to protect unaffected parts of the body from ionizing radiation exposure and to optimize angiographic results.
  • Under direct supervision of the attending physician, steer procedure table and fluoroscopic c-arm.
  • Monitor and record electrocardiogram and hemodynamics as indicated by procedure protocol.
  • Collect and analyze patient specimens/tests for hemodynamic calculations and measurements.
  • Independently perform intracardiac shunt and valve area calculations from data.
  • Remain current on developments and trends in procedures, equipment, and physiologic cardiac monitoring.
  • Scrubs in as an additional operator to assist the primary physician, including catheter/wire management, administration of contrast, and assisting the physician to expedite the case and improve the quality of care.
  • Under the supervision of the attending physician, enter demographic data from hospital record, edit hemodynamic information, and document lesion location, event sequence, use of equipment, and completion of cath report.
  • Maintain knowledge of related topics, including radiation safety, universal precaution, disposal of contaminated material, proper handling of requisitions, interpersonal skills, communications, and dealing with difficult situations.
  • Participate in departmental education programs, research programs, quality assurance, and quality improvement projects within the department.
  • Consistently demonstrate competency in equipment use, including biomedical hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring systems, coronary and peripheral angiography, angioplasty and stenting, intravascular ultrasound, intracardiac echocardiography, doppler measurement, fractional flow reserve measurement, rotoblator, directional debulking, and laser atherectomy, cryoplasty, thrombectomy, intracardiac biopsy, direct gas exchange oxygen consumption measurement, percutaneous valvuloplasty, patent foramen ovale, patent ductus arteriosus, and atrial septal defect closure, intra-aortic balloon pump, left ventricular assistive devices, coil embolization, and neurological cooling.
  • Remain up to date on the latest developments and trends and annually attend two medical, technology, and cardiovascular seminars.
  • Assume responsibility for on-call coverage and remain flexible in all shift coverage and overtime as necessary.
  • Assist staff in the post-catheterization management of patients.
Requirements
  • Educated and certified in one of the following ways: Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology or related field, Graduated with an Associates Degree from an accredited School of Cardiovascular Technology, or Graduated with an Associates Degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology certified by the ARRT, and possess a valid license to practice as a radiologic technologist in the state of Massachusetts.
  • Completion of BLS and ACLS certification within 3 months of employment preferred; within 6 months required.
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred.
About Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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