Cardiovascular Technician

December 3, 2024
$45 - $50 / hour
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Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors patient’s blood pressures and informs physician of any changes from baseline.
  • Monitors the position of catheter in the heart by interpreting intracardiac pressures.
  • Records pressures in all chambers requested by physician.
  • Maintains using the Cardiac Cath Lab computer a complete record of all events occurring during a procedure.
  • Responsible for calibrating and operating the equipment during a procedure. i.e. A-Vox, Cardiac Output, ACT
  • Informs physician and monitoring CVT of results.
  • Supplies physician with equipment during procedures. i.e. catheter, wires, balloons, and stints.
  • Responsible for all data analysis, processing data through computer and printing out all appropriate information.
  • Sets up and calibrates the intra-aortic balloon pump, sets the initial timing and fine tunes the timing with the physician once balloon is in place.
  • Monitors the balloon pump during procedure and stays with the patient until they are in the CCU, OR, or the CSICU.
  • Assists in emergency situations by performing resuscitation measures. i.e. operating defibrillator, performing artificial resuscitation, external pacemaker, suctioning patients.
  • Replenishes supplies in the lab as necessary and performs preventative maintenance on equipment utilizing an understanding of the mechanical workings.
  • Notifies supervisor of any serious malfunctions and equipment shortages.
  • Responsible for learning and applying new technology and/or procedures as they are introduced to the Cardiac Cath Lab. i.e. Flow wire, ultrasound, rotablator.
  • Operates power injector for large volume dye contrast injections.
  • Assists in cardiac catheterizations by setting up, in a sterile field, equipment and instruments.
  • Sets up rooms for each patient by entering name, MR number, and appropriate information into the DX.
  • Assists the nursing staff by transporting patient from one area to next.

Requirements:

  • High School graduation or its equivalent.
  • Applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.