Cardiovascular Technologist
7 days ago
About this Job:
Job Summary:
MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiovascular Technologist to join our team at Washington Hospital Center
As a Cardiovascular Technologist, you will assist physician with routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures, such as cardiac catheterizations; cardiac and vascular percutaneous transluminal angioplasties, structural heart, and other interventional procedures. Performs a variety of related ancillary support activities, and other duties as assigned.
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Primary Duties:
Assists/scrubs in with physician during routine to complex invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and vascular procedures. Prepares catheters, balloons, guiding wires, etc. to physician, as needed. Prepares, cleans, and drapes appropriate sites prior to invasive procedures, ensuring a sterile field according to Association of Operating Room Nurse (AORN) standards.
Enters required patient data into the computer, connects electrocardiograph (EKG) and pulse oximeter monitors. Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients prior to, during, and post-procedure. Monitors electrocardiograph (ECG), blood pressure and other hemodynamic parameters during procedure in the Cardiac Catherization Laboratory (CCL).
Assists with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), other cardiac assist devices, and sets-up/removes arterial and venous lines, as needed in the CCL, CCU and ICU (Intensive Care Unit). Draws arterial blood gases (ABG) as requested by physician. Performs activated coagulation time tests to determine appropriate arterial/venous sheaths removal. Accompanies and monitors patients during transport. Prepares/cleans, arranges, and stocks room/equipment for next procedure. Maintains and stocks inventory, such as catheters, defibrillators, monitors, and temporary pacemakers. Provides monitors/external pacemakers to various locations within the hospital.
Document required data prior to, during and post-procedure and enters appropriate codes/charges/equipment used into computer for statistical/billing reports. Discharges/transports patients from procedure room. Communicates/instructs patient regarding post procedure site care instructions and precautions, as appropriate. Provides patient's family/significant others with information related to procedures, according to departmental policy and procedures.
Participates/responds to post-cardiac catheterization site bleeding, hematomas, pain, loss of distal pulse, etc., as appropriate, and documents findings and resolution. Participates in the orientation, training, and in-services of other/new personnel, as defined by CCL manager and departmental educator. Administers contrast at the direction of the physician while the physician is in the room directing the administration and dosage.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college level education in basic sciences.
RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or R.T.(R)(CI) (Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography) within 1 Year.
CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
Health Services\ACLS
Experience in cardiovascular laboratory procedures, particularly as relates to cardiac and vascular interventional procedures preferred.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $ USD $66.86 /Hr.
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