INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR TECH

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DUTIES :

• The interventional Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist will assist physicians with all aspects of cardiac, endovascular and electrophysiology invasive procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to, diagnostic coronary catheterizations / angioplasty, endovascular diagnostics / angioplasty, balloon pump / lmpella insertions along with electrophysiology procedures such as pacemaker implantation, temporary pacemaker and loop recorder insertions.
• Responsible for preparing sterile procedure trays along with patient preparation prior to each case.
• Enters all relevant data into the hemodynamic monitoring system.
• Interprets cardiac rhythms and recognizes life - threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains and utilizes the required standards of digital cine technologies, storage and retrieval of images / hemodynamic records.
• Member of the Emergency Call Team for procedures after regularly scheduled hours. Must be onsite / in the laboratory within 30 minutes of activation.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved school of Radiologic Technology

Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area.

Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile operative techniques.

Diagnostic Radiography License

CPR Certification