Cardiovascular Procedural Technologist

Cardiovascular Procedural Technologist

Requirements

• Completion of a JRCERT-accredited program of Radiologic Technology or the ARRT-approved equivalent and ARRT Certification
• Graduate of an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, which uses the standards and criteria established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology
• Completion of one of the educational criteria as established by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Qualification Pathways to establish a foundation for RCIS or RCES certification eligibility: A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing or certification as paramedic/EMT)

Responsibilities

• Effectively operates laboratory equipment, within scope of licensure: Prepares and operates equipment within department, manufacturer, and federal guidelines; Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed; Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.
• Performs scrub role activities: Identifies supplies and equipment needed for the procedure; Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient; Practices aseptic technique maintains sterile field and reports/corrects any breaks in sterile technique; Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure; Demonstrates understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system while performing procedures.
• Assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role: Detects and responds to changing patient conditions; Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias; Records, compiles, and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system; Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff; Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately.
• Ensures safe environment for patients and care team members: Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines; Uses transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury; Identifies patient with two identifiers; Practices good habits of radiation safety; Works with the team to identify ways to improve work practices and efficiencies; Informs manager/supervisor of staff and physician concerns, quality/safety or other department issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field
• 1+ years of experience cardiovascular technician, technologist, or radiology technologist in Cardiovascular Lab