Cardiovascular Tech

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a skilled professional to support the cardiac cath lab, assisting physicians during catheterizations and related procedures. You will handle arterial/venous line management, prepare sterile fields, and monitor patients through post-procedure care, including catheter sheath removal and vital signs assessment.

The role requires knowledge of hemodynamics, operating imaging and digital systems, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or radiologic technology training required.
• RCIS preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to recognize common cardiac arrhythmias within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterizations and related procedures.
• Flushing and removing arterial/venous lines; drawing arterial/venous blood samples.
• Assist with passing guide wires and injecting contrast as needed.
• Operate and maintain non-radiographic equipment and image archival systems.
• Provide post-procedure care and monitor vital signs and peripheral circulation.
• Ensure procedure rooms are prepared with sterile equipment and supplies.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab knowledge

Team collaboration

ACLS within 3 months

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Radiologic Technology

Tools

Medical imaging equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Cath Lab Manager, performs a variety of technical and related duties in support of the activities of the lab.All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists cardiologists during cardiac catheterizations, peripheral and Electrophysiology procedures, but not limited to


• flushing and removing arterial and venous lines, drawing of arterial and venous blood samples


• May be required to assist attending cardiologist and scrub in on procedure which may include passing of guide wire and injecting coronary arteries with contrast


• Operates and maintains non-radiographic equipment


• Provides post catheterization care including removal of sheaths, monitoring vital signs and peripheral circulation


• Ensures that Examination Room is properly supplied, equipped, and operational before procedures


• Selects, sets up, and operates angiographic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment necessary for catheterization laboratory procedures


• Assists patient in assuming required position and assists instructing the patient regarding the procedure


• Sets up sterile equipment and trays


• Assists with sterile draping and procedures. Attached defibrillator monitor, and observes ECG rhythm


• Operates image archival back-up system during procedures, and plays back images, as ordered, by physicians


• Monitors right and left heart pressures and balance gauges for accuracy, hemodynamic wave forms and arterial blood pressure


• Responsible for numerical interpretation of wave forms


• Verbalizes changes to the physician and staff


• Responsible for operating digital equipment, including digital image acquisition and processing and analysis of data, as well as reproducing images on a CD


• Troubleshoots angiographic and hemodynamic equipment, and assists manager or designee in arranging for repairs and preventative maintenance


• Completes records pertinent to procedures performed


• Responsible for entering procedure charges and inventory in Lifechart (EPIC) for billing purposes


• Maintains established hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives, for quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Equivalent to Bachelor Degree, including Exercise physiology, or Radiologic Technology Training. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred.


• Certification in BLS and ACLS required within 3 months of hire or transfer into the positionMust be able to recognize common cardiac arrhythmias within six months of employment.


• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

• One year Radiology, Exercise Physiology, or Cardiology experience. Cardiac Cath Lab or special procedures experience required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYCIAL REQUIRMENTS

• Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contract. Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use of safety equipment and protective clothing.

SUPERVISORY ACTION

• None.

Pay Range

$34.20-$56.42

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

M-F with rotating weekday, weekend, and holiday call

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No