Cardiovascular Specialist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Documents history and physical assessment for patients undergoing procedures within the Cath lab.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patients to Product patient cooperation and understanding and allay apprehension.
• Prepares patient for procedure by positioning and using appropriate equipment.
• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (angiocardiogram).
• Operates multichannel physiologic monitor to measure and record functions of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems of patient during cardiac catheterization.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions.
• Communicates with physician regarding patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and other significant incidents.
• Assists Physician in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Provides technical assistance as needed.
• Complies with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Accepts responsibility for personal growth and development and professional accountability.

Required Education:

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or graduation from a cardiovascular related program required.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• RCIS.
• RRT.
• RDCS.

Required Skills & Experience:

• At least one year experience in invasive procedures or 2 years relevant healthcare experience.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.