Cardiovascular Technologist

Sussex Campus Hospital

STATUS: Full Time 80 Hours

SHIFT: Variable

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Summary:

Performs diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, diagnostic and interventional peripheral procedures. Assists the physician in placing catheters into the coronary arteries, and peripheral arteries and veins so that X-rays, angiograms and other recordings can be taken to determine the vascular structure and function of the coronary and peripheral vessels. All Cardiac Cath Technologists must successfully complete a four-month onboarding fellowship to include clinical rotation within the Cath Lab along with weekly 1-hour didactic sessions. These didactic sessions will complement clinical experience in a synchronous way.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• The Technologist will assist in preparing the patient for the procedure as well as assist the RN in the set up and preparation of rooms, prior to beginning procedures, to provide for safe, efficient delivery of care. The Technologist will assure that proper documentation/consent is present in the chart prior to the procedure start time.
• The Technologist will demonstrate the ability to obtain hemostasis safely after a procedure.
• The Technologist demonstrates the ability to utilize the x-ray equipment accurately and independently
• The Technologist is responsible for radiation safety compliance during procedures
• The Technologist will demonstrate the ability to accurately monitor and document all procedures performed in the Cath Lab in the MacLab system.
• The Technologist will assist Cath Lab team with procedure room turnover after every procedure following Infection Control protocol.
• The Technologist enhances professional growth and development through participation in education, workshops, in-services, and current literature. Maintains required certifications and completes yearly unit and hospital mandatory’s prior to performance evaluation. Seeks specialty certification (RCIS).
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities
  
  

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL:

• Education Associate Degree Radiologic Sciences Or Associates Degree/graduate from accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology.
• Credential Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Registered Technologist, Radiography Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Medical Radiologic Technologist Basic Life Support -Within 90 days, if not already obtained.
  
  

Within 4 months of hire, if not already obtained

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Eighteen (18) months experience of diagnostic radiology. OR Completion of accredited radiologic technology or Cardiovascular Technology program and letter of recommendation from Program Director and Clinical Site Preceptor from the graduating school.

Preferred: Two (2) years’ experience within the Cardiac Cath Lab, performing cardiac diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiological procedures. Previous electrophysiology lab, or interventional lab experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL:

• Education Bachelor Degree Radiologic Technology Or Bachelor's Degree/graduate from accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology.
• Credential
  
  

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