Cardiovascular Technologist Danbury Hospital Invasive Cardio Lab, Danbury, CT
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Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 32 - 59
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Danbury Hospital
Title: Cardiovascular Technologist - Danbury Hospital Invasive Cardio Lab - Full Time/ 36 hours per week 12 hour shifts variable start times from 6:00am - 8:00pm; with on call requirement.
Summary:The invasive cardiovascular technologist through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician performs procedures on patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort.
Responsibilities:
1. Provides assistance to hospital and medical staff by scrubbing and utilizing sterile technique in the performance of all invasive cardiovascular procedures including angioplasty. Prepares surgical trays/tables and materials for procedures.
2. Monitors patients hemodynamic status and ECG collects and enters patient information results of oxygen saturations and cardiac outputs into physiologic monitoring system and generates a report at completion of procedure.
3. During pre-procedure interview obtains a medical history reviews lab work for abnormal values educates the patient and family in all aspects of procedure and obtains an informed consent.
4. Prepares Cath lab prior to invasive testing. Calibrates and performs all daily QA checks on radiographic hemodynamic and other equipment used with each procedure.
5. Prepares and positions patient connects all monitoring devices performs ECG preps access site and documents in patient medical record.
6. Assists the cardiologist with arterial closure devices. Competent in sheath removal and obtaining hemostasis.
7. Acts as a resource to other staff members in the use and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment instruments and supplies.
8. Collects data for the ACC-NCDR and Connecticut Registry databases for cardiac catheterizations.
9. Participates in other duties as needed including inventory management Cath lab QI transporting of patients preparing the monthly and on-call schedule initiating IV therapy and evaluating new products and equipment.
10. Responsible for on-call per monthly schedule for all emergency procedures including diagnostic and interventional procedures pacemaker interrogations post-surgery and ICD deactivations and reactivations with surgery.
11. Achieves the organizations established expectations with regard to quality service teamwork self-development and community service.
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required: Associates degree Basic computer skills competent in interpreting EKGs competent in interpreting hemodynamic pressure tracings. Experience in endovascular interventional and diagnostic procedures.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred. Knowledge of permanent pacemaker and defibrillator implants.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred. Knowledge of permanent pacemaker and defibrillator implants.
Required:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Radiographer
Salary Range: $32.23 - $59.86 hourly (Rate of pay per YOE contractual AFT Union Grid)
EOE including disability/vets.
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