Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist EP
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
As an Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist I you will assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures in the catheterization/electrophysiology laboratory. You will work closely with physicians and nursing staff to provide high-quality care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and other related procedures by overseeing a variety of cardiac imaging procedures utilizing specialized equipment and techniques to capture high-quality images of the heart during invasive cardiac interventions along with other direct patient care activities. You will also be responsible for preparing and stocking the lab before and after procedures setting sterile instrument fields and maintaining and monitoring aseptic techniques.Essential Functions
-Ensures the safe accurate and effective operation of complex diagnostic and interventional equipment in accordance with established guidelines.
-Demonstrates competency in Cath Lab and/orEP Lab technologies procedures and devices across services including but not limited to cardiac vascular structural and/orelectrophysiology services.
-Applies advanced knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy physiology and disease states to perform hemodynamic measurements and calculations interpret EKGs and apply clinical judgment in support of diagnostic and interventional procedures.
-Maintains ethical standards patient confidentiality and professional conduct. Follows the Universal Protocol to confirm patient identity and verify the correct procedure. Educates and orients patients addressing both physical and emotional needs.
-Monitors records and analyzes ECG and hemodynamic data; performs calculations; assesses patients pre- intra- and post-procedure including high-acuity care and ACLS response.
-Performs baseline intra-procedure and post-procedure patient assessments. Maintains sterile technique infection control radiation safety and patient positioning. For appropriately licensed individuals assists with fluoroscopy image acquisition and post-processing analysis.
-Manages post-procedure care including access site management and hemostasis; monitors recovery provides discharge education documents care and independently escalates clinical concerns to the provider team.
-Completes accurate and timely procedural equipment and inventory documentation. Assists with room turnover restocking quality improvement and research initiatives. Supports staff and student education through preceptorship and participates in staff training activities.
-Maintains schedule awareness meets productivity expectations provides flexible shift/on-call coverage and performs other assigned duties.
Qualifications
Education
Associates degree Radiology required or bachelors degree Radiology preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- MA Radiologic Technologist license required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS (AHA) - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
- Registered Technologist R.T.(ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
- Basic Life Support BLS Certification
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist RCIS - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred
Experience
- Experience in an accredited cardiac catheterization laboratory or related field 0-1 year preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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Pay Range
$31.98 - $47.85/HourlyGrade
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.