Cardiovascular Technologist - Charles City - MedStar Health

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Health Charles City

    1 day ago

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    About this Job:
    General Summary of Position

    Assists 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.
    Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists/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 site prior to invasive procedure 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.

    Draws arterial blood gases (ABG) as requested by physician. Performs activated coagulation time tests to determine appropriate arterial/venous sheaths removal. Accompanies and monitors patient during transports.
    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 inservices 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.

    Minimal Qualifications
    Education

    High School Diploma or GED including completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist training program and/or related college level education in basic sciences.

    required
    Experience
    Experience in cardiovascular laboratory procedures particularly as relates to cardiac and vascular interventional procedures preferred
    Licenses and Certifications
    RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 1 Year required or
    R.T.(R)(CI) - Registered Technologist in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography within 1 Year required
    CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
    Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
    Health Services\ACLS required
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    May require the use of specialized medical equipment (i.e. EEG EKG blood analyzer) or data processing equipment (i.e. tape drives consoles).
    This position has a hiring range of : USD $ USD $66.86 /Hr.
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