Cardiac Cath Lab Medical Instrument Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization) to support the Cardiac Catheterization and EP Labs with clinical and administrative duties.

Duties include monitoring ECG waveforms, operating fluoroscopy, performing 12-lead ECGs, IV therapy, data entry for the digital X-ray unit, BP measurements, and assisting with patient transfers and room preparation.

Responsibilities

• Measurement and analysis of cardiac electrocardiogram waveforms.
• Operation of fluoroscopic equipment utilized in imaging.
• Identification and analysis of electrocardiogram intervals, segments, and complexes.
• Application of oxygen therapy and analysis of pulse oximetric measurement.
• Intravenous access for IV therapy and phlebotomy sampling.
• Performance and analysis of standard 12 lead electrocardiogram.
• Data input, troubleshooting, and analysis of the digital X-ray Unit (Philips).
• Performance of non-invasive blood pressure measurements with the identification of normal/abnormal values and initiation of the treatment plan.
• Operation of a variety of medical equipment including video equipment.
• Transfer patients to and from stretchers and wheelchairs to the radiographic table.
• Prepare the room for procedures, gather equipment and materials needed for patient procedures.
• Follow prescribed protocols required to perform procedures in the invasive suite.
• Work Schedule: 7am - 5:30pm, 4 days a week

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization) to support the Cardiac Catheterization and EP Labs with clinical and administrative duties.

Duties include monitoring ECG waveforms, operating fluoroscopy, performing 12-lead ECGs, IV therapy, data entry for the digital X-ray unit, BP measurements, and assisting with patient transfers and room preparation.