Cardiovascular Technician

Position Summary

Under the direction of the physician prepares patients and assists physician with cardiology procedures in the cathlab. Advocates for patients and their families. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care Position Responsibilities Unit Specific Position Responsibilities Administers moderate and deep sedation medications and monitors patient according to clinical guideline.

Functions in circulator role, caring for patients and assisting physician during procedure. Functions in scrub role, setting up sterile field and assisting physician with procedure. Functions in monitor role, assesses ECG, obtain and record waveforms and pressures. Prepares sterile tray for procedure and ensures aseptic technique and safety practices are followed.

Discontinues venous and arterial lines, ongoing monitoring of access site and achieves hemostasis. Qualifications, Knowledge # Experience Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education): Basic Life Support (#BLS) #training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment. Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

Current license as a paramedic A minimum of two years experience as a paramedic Completion of Basic EKG class or within 1 year of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment. Organizational Requirements: Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements Preferred Qualifications: None Specified Required Knowledge, Skills # Experience: Proficient in communication skills.

Ability to pursue and foster a sense of team and partnership across all disciplines. Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with diverse population groups. Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and able to adapt to change. Ability to communicate effectively in a professional and tactful manner with physicians, staff, patients and/or their representatives.

Ability to read and understand chart documentation. Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills. Ability to read, write and understand the English language. Preferred Knowledge, Skills # Experience: Previous experience in cardiac cathlab or electrophysiology