Cardiovascular Technologist

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking an invasive cardiovascular technologist to perform procedures under physician direction, using specialized equipment to diagnose and treat congenital or acquired heart disease while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role involves assisting in catheterization lab procedures, monitoring patients, preparing the cath lab, and contributing to ACC-NCDR and Connecticut Registry data. Must have at least one year of experience and RCIS is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year minimum experience in invasive cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist in invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor hemodynamics and ECG; document results.
• Prepare cath lab, equipment calibration, QA checks.
• Assist physician with arterial closure and hemostasis.
• Participate in data entry for ACC-NCDR and CT Registry.
• On-call duties per monthly schedule.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Hemodynamic monitoring

Endovascular procedures

Interventional procedures

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Summary

The invasive cardiovascular technologist, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician, performs procedures on patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to hospital and medical staff by scrubbing and utilizing sterile technique in the performance of all invasive cardiovascular procedures including angioplasty. Prepares surgical trays/tables and materials for procedures.
• Monitors patient's hemodynamic status and ECG, collects and enters patient information, results of oxygen saturations and cardiac outputs into physiologic monitoring system, and generates a report at completion of procedure.
• During pre-procedure interview, obtains a medical history, reviews lab work for abnormal values, educates the patient and family in all aspects of procedure, and obtains an informed consent.
• Prepares cath lab prior to invasive testing. Calibrates and performs all daily QA checks on radiographic, hemodynamic and other equipment used with each procedure.
• Prepares and positions patient, connects all monitoring devices, performs ECG, preps access site, and documents in patient medical record.
• Assists the cardiologist with arterial closure devices. Competent in sheath removal and obtaining hemostasis.
• Acts as a resource to other staff members in the use and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Collects data for the ACC-NCDR and Connecticut Registry databases for cardiac catheterizations.
• Participates in other duties as needed, including inventory management, cath lab QI, transporting of patients, preparing the monthly and on-call schedule, initiating IV therapy, and evaluating new products and equipment.
• Responsible for on-call per monthly schedule for all emergency procedures, including diagnostic and interventional procedures, pacemaker interrogations post-surgery, and ICD deactivations and reactivations with surgery.
• Achieves the organization's established expectations with regard to quality, service, teamwork, self-development, and community service.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Required: Basic computer skills, competent in interpreting EKG's, competent in interpreting hemodynamic pressure tracings. Experience in endovascular, interventional and diagnostic procedures.

Minimum Experience: one year

Desired: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred. Knowledge of permanent pacemaker and defibrillator implants.

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials

ACLS, BLS, ARRT, RAD

Company

Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 104

Department: Invasive Cardio Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly