Cardiovascular Technician

Cardiovascular Technician

Requirements

• Has a certificate from a cardiovascular lab technology program or school of radiology.
• Has both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Is a certified or registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT).
• Has previous cath lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic EKG interpretation, single and 12-lead ST segments analysis for ischemia/injury patterns and recognition of arrhythmias.
• Recognizes and interprets EKG changes related to all electrophysiology procedures such as mapping, ablating, and implanting of cardiac resynchronization devices.
• Performs arterial and venous pressure monitoring, sampling and basic interpretation.
• Performs three dimensional mapping systems, and the principles of cardiac resynchronization therapy.
• Documents procedure completely and accurately including medications and supplies.
• Performs patient observation.
• Assists team members in acute cardiac care, including resuscitation and related therapeutic effects.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique throughout pre, intra, and post procedures.
• Performs technical skills proficiently during procedure demonstrating working knowledge of equipment in use during the case.
• Sets up scrub procedures in both cath and EP lab.
• Prepares all instruments/equipment for decontamination following universal precaution and takes them to the sterilization department.
• Assists in room cleaning after each case according to Cleveland Clinic Hospital’s policy.
• Restocks procedure room when cases are completed for the day.
• Checks daily paper of the computer, paper calibration and basic troubleshooting practices of recording equipment.
• Acts as resource person in the care, maintenance and use of all specialized equipment in the lab.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment immediately to Nurse Manager.
• Assists others with responsibilities and adjusts work schedule to meet department needs.
• Maintains patient, medical record, department, and employee confidentiality at all times.
• Understands and participates in the performance and documentation of the Patient Safety Checklist.
• Follows Standard Precautions guidelines at all times.
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings regularly.
• Ensures that information is communicated at the meetings and in the communication books as evidenced by initials on the book.
• Shows initiative and self-direction, requiring minimal guidance as evidenced by going above and beyond the daily requirement of the unit.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees in a positive manner, to share knowledge, experience and provide guidance.
• Adheres to department policy on outside conference attendance and in-servicing of staff following conference.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and offers assistance to others.
• Acknowledges and responds tactfully to all requests.
• Communicates and interacts with others in a professional, mature, cooperative, and positive manner at all times.
• Is open when given direction and guidance, accepts constructive criticism as potential for growth and development as demonstrated by modifications of behavior/practice.
• Remains in appropriate work area for duration of shift. Reports lunch and break times to appropriate person and returns from breaks on time.
• Promotes a team approach both inter and intra departmentally.
• Maintains good punctuality and attendance according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) preferred
• Cath lab or Interventional Radiology experience preferred