Cardiovascular Technologist

Cardiovascular Technologist

Responsible and expected to perform multiple roles within the cardiac/vascular/interventional radiology lab according to established standards and practices. Participate in coronary procedures, peripheral vascular procedures, interventional radiology procedures, and device implantation.

Ensures procedure rooms are adequately prepared prior to the start of the procedure

Stocks room supplies and monitors PAR levels of supplies

Assures practices and procedures are followed in accordance with current accrediting agency guidelines and recommendations (universal protocol, patient identification, labeling solutions, clean/sterile technique)

Participates in departmental staff meetings, performance improvement activities, and other department initiatives

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors

Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each procedure

Carries out medical/surgical asepsis and demonstrates proper sterile technique during procedures

Cross-trains to all primary functions involved with a case (scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring) for all procedures

Explains procedure to patient and gives verbal assurances as necessary

Notifies the physician or other nursing personnel when the patient complains of pain or discomfort

Always maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for efficiency and follows department standard setup

Is responsible for the care and handling of instruments, supplies, and equipment during intra/post-operative phases

Keeps catheters and guide wires flushed and cleaned throughout the entire procedure and disposes of them according to hospital policy

Demonstrates the ability to pan the table as appropriate

Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures

Operates all equipment safely and correctly

Performs periodic equipment calibrations and quality control measures as required

Responsible for the operation of x-ray equipment; follows radiation safety standards

Wears a radiation dosage badge at all times; assures other team members wear the badge appropriately

Recognizes basic EKG rhythms

Maintains accurate records; documents in the reporting system accurately and precisely

Adapts procedures to meet the individual needs of adult and geriatric patients for treatment

Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of patients

Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy

Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by the position

Offers suggestions on ways to improve the operations of the department and reduce costs

Attends all mandatory education programs

Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes

Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements

Willing to cross-train to assist co-workers better and to provide maximum efficiency in the department

Manages resources effectively

Reports equipment in need of repair to extend the life of the equipment

Makes good use of time so as not to create needless overtime

Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiology, or Related Field

Radiology Tech

A graduate of a school of Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology is required

Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Radiology credential required within one year of hire

Must maintain BLS and ACLS certification

No call

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Associates or better in RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIAN or related field

Radiologic Technologist

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