Cardiovascular Technician Invasive
Waterbury-CT-06701-United States
Job Summary: Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation are the values that define Waterbury Hospital. We are a top-rated cardiac care organization seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Technologist to join our Cardiac Cath Lab in Waterbury, CT. This position is responsible for assisting physicians in performing invasive cardiac, non-invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, and structural heart procedures. The Cardiovascular Technologist will operate and maintain cardiac and radiological equipment, providing care for adult, and older adult populations.
Scope of Position: The Cardiovascular Technologist is a specialized technician proficient in all phases of cardiac invasive testing and non-invasive testing.
Key Responsibilities:
Procedure Assistance:
- Assist physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures, including Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) and other diagnostic procedures.
- Utilize knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, sterile techniques, and testing protocols to assist in procedures.
- Perform hemodynamic data collection, analyze parameters, and recognize arrhythmias for final diagnostic reporting.
- Operate computers, monitors, and other diagnostic equipment efficiently.
- Recognize and report abnormal hemodynamic parameters and arrhythmias during procedures.
Patient Care:
- Actively provide patient care, ensuring patient comfort and safety, with consideration for age-appropriate needs.
- Complete and maintain accurate records for patient identification and procedure documentation.
- Provide patient information and comfort measures throughout procedures.
Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
- Operate and maintain imaging and radiological equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality before and during procedures.
- Calibrate and maintain diagnostic equipment, ensuring proper functionality and documenting daily measurements.
- Handle the injection of contrast media and monitor data systems during procedures.
- Perform quantitative coronary analysis and left ventricular function measurements.
Collaboration and Professional Development:
- Promote effective working relationships to achieve department goals and objectives.
- Serve as a preceptor for students or trainees, assisting in their development under the guidance of senior staff.
- Engage in professional development to maintain current knowledge and skills in cardiovascular technology.
- Communicate effectively and confidentially with professional staff, patients, and families.
Safety and Compliance:
- Follow sterile techniques and maintain a sterile environment during procedures.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including bloodborne pathogens, radiation exposure, and lifting or moving patients.
- Participate in Quality Improvement Programs to enhance department performance and patient outcomes.
- Perform other related duties as required to support department operations.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Education:
- High School Diploma required.
- Basic computer skills and ability to access the internet and hospital programs.
- Experience:
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a Clinical Cardiology setting.
- Two (2) years of experience in an invasive cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred.
- Preferred successful completion of an accredited Registered Cardiovascular Program with certification as RCIS or equivalent can substitute for the required experience.
- Skills and Abilities:
- BLS
- Knowledge of sterile techniques and working in a sterile environment.
- Understanding of scientific principles related to cardiovascular technology and primary arrhythmia interpretation.
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidentially with staff, patients, and families.
- Capability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to patient elements, such as bloodborne pathogens.
- Physical ability to lift, pull, and push patients and stretchers; standing and walking for extended periods while wearing a lead-lined apron is required.
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pharmacology
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to radiation scatter during fluoroscopy and angiographies.
- Required to lift and position patients.
Schedule: rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities, required to be within a 30-minute travel radius while on-call.
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