Interventional Cardiovascular Tech

JOB DUTIES:

• The interventional Cardiovascular Technologist will assist physicians with all aspects of cardiac, endovascular and electrophysiology invasive procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to, diagnostic coronary catheterizations/angioplasty, endovascular diagnostics/angioplasty, balloon pump/lmpella insertions along with electrophysiology procedures such as pacemaker implantation, temporary pacemaker and loop recorder insertions.
• Responsible for preparing sterile procedure trays along with patient preparation prior to each case.
• Enters all relevant data into the hemodynamic monitoring system.
• Interprets cardiac rhythms and recognizes life - threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains and utilizes the required standards of digital cine technologies, storage and retrieval of images/hemodynamic records.
• Member of the Emergency Call Team for procedures after regularly scheduled hours. Must be onsite/in the laboratory within 30 minutes of activation.

EDUCATION

• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent Completion of an approved school of Radiologic Technology Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area. Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile operative techniques. Diagnostic Radiography License CPR Certification