Cardiovascular Tech

Qualifications

A 2-year minimum associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, exercise physiology, or EMT/Paramedic) (Required)

Work Experience

Entry level position.

• 1-2 year work experience in the healthcare field (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of employment

Preferred Certifications/Licensures:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
• Radiology Tech (ARRT)

Essential Functions

FIRST ASSIST AND SCRUB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide first assistant and scrub function during cardiac invasive procedures.
• Set up and maintain sterile field during invasive procedures.
• Record and interpret hemodynamic data.
• Compute patient data, generate final report.
• Record and store patient data during invasive procedures.
• Operate PACS imaging system.
• Perform and assist in patient care such as, arterial sheath removal, achieve hand held arterial hemostasis and CPR.
• Assist in time out procedure and understand elements of patient safety, patient identification and procedure re-verification processes.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

DOCUMENTATION

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.