EH - Cardiovascular Tech

Exeter Hospital; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter Hospital in Exeter, NH seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist to operate diagnostic imaging equipment during procedures and assist the cardiologist and vascular surgeon as scrub tech. You will monitor hemodynamics and document cases, providing on-call coverage for the Cath Lab.

The ideal candidate has CVT or RT training, CPR/ACLS certification within the stated windows, and 1–3 years of allied health care experience. This is a full-time on-site role with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) or Radiologic Tech (RT) program.
• NH Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy (MIRT).
• RT or RCIS or eligible.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment during procedures.
• Assist cardiologist and vascular surgeon as scrub technologist.
• Monitor hemodynamics and document procedures.
• Provide shared on-call coverage for 24/7 Cath Lab.
• Assist with cases in the Operating Room.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CVT or RT Program graduate

NH MIRT credential

RT or RCIS or eligible

CPR within 90 days

ACLS within 3 months

Job description

Operates diagnostic imaging equipment during the procedure. Performs function of scrub technologist to assist cardiologist and vascular surgeon. Performs hemodynamic monitoring. Documents procedure during case. Provides shared on call coverage for 24/7 Cath Lab.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• 1 to 3 years of allied health care experience
• Graduate of Cardiovascular Technologist Program (CVT) or RT Program
• NH Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy (MIRT)
• RT or RCIS or eligible
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire
• ACLS within 3 months of hire

Major Responsibilities

• Mastery of Cardiovascular Tech Associate responsibilities.
• Assists physician as first Scrub Assist for all Diagnostic, Interventional, and other scheduled procedures, acquires fluoroscopic and cine images, pans procedure table.
• Adept in monitoring and analyzing all patient Hemodynamic and Angiographic data, calculates valve areas, shunts, etc. as directed by physician.
• Adept in monitoring and recording patient EKG, pressures, and other case specifics and provide direct patient care under general guidance.
• Alerts physician to changes in patient response, assists physician with medicating patient while evaluating response.
• Proficiently utilizes all Diagnostic and Interventional devices and equipment under physician direction.
• Assist with cases in the Operating Room.