Senior Cardiovascular Technician

Senior Cardiovascular Technician

Requirements

• Vocational or Technical Training – Graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or
• Bachelor’s degree in life, physical science, or health care related field
• 2 to 5 years experience in Cardiovascular lab as Cardiovascular Technologist
• BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support – Multisource required upon hire
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 – Advanced Cardiac Life Support required if working at Abbott Northwestern within 180 Days
• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (RCIS) upon hire

Responsibilities

• Effectively operates laboratory equipment
• 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 including complex procedures
• Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.
• Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and report/corrects breaks in sterile technique.
• Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.
• Understands the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intracardiac electrocardiography signals.
• Effectively assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role
• Detects and responds to changing patient conditions, observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms.
• Performs complete diagnostic and provocative pacing protocols under the direction of the physician.
• Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.
• Records, compiles and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system.
• Acts as resource to other staff
• Effectively teaches and mentors peers in advanced skills.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees
• Communicates with Manager regarding progress.
• Gives timely feedback to staff to advance learning.
• Ensures safe environment for patients and staff
• Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.
• Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.
• Practices good habits of radiation safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.