Cardiovascular Technologist
Cardiovascular Technologist
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
This is a 36hpw position 3-12 shift.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for assisting with direct patient care activities in a variety of Cath Lab procedures. Prepares and stocks the Cath Lab before and after procedures gathers clean and sterile supplies sets sterile instrument fields maintains and monitors aseptic techniques.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-Assists the cardiologist in all surgical and diagnostic procedures.
-Attends to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures.
-Attends to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures.
-Recognizes and interprets arrhythmias and heart block abnormalities.
-Tests tissue according to what the pathologist needs.
-Describe the indications for electrophysiologic testing permanent pacemaker
-Operates the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures
-Protects healthcare organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree Radiology required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Radiologic Technologist MA License preferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS (AHA) - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
Registered Technologist ARRT-R - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
Basic Life Support BLS Certification preferred Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist RCIS - Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred
Experience
on the job training consisting of 2-3 months (dependent on past experience and knowledge) training will consist of orientation to the clinical and radiological setting formal orientation with an experienced radiologic/cardiovascular technologist to become familiar with interventional hemodynamic and radiologic equipment as well as patient care responsibilities all age groups 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of sterile technique.
- Ability to handle assignments under minimal supervision is essential.
- Technical Skills: strives to continuously build knowledge and skills pursues training and development opportunities shares expertise with others.
- Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.
- strong desire and aptitude to learn.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Create various excel based sample reports with data exports.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$31.35 - $46.91/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
