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General Summary
Under general supervision performs a variety of routine and specialized technical procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Assists physicians in the performance of cardiovascular diagnostic testing and other therapeutic/interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
A. Moves and/or assists patients onto and off the radiographic table according to the department’s procedure manual. Applies EKG equipment, pulse oximeter and blood pressure cuff to obtain preliminary readings before procedure.
B. Obtains blood samples from patients, in-vitro via catheter and uses blood-gas analyzer and Automated Clotting Time (ACT) to analyze data. Reads blood-gas data, relates to physician and records data in procedure log.
C . Measures and records patient’s cardiac output using computerized Cardiac Output Catheter to inject diluents into patient; relates data to physician and records in procedure log.
D. Monitors patient’s hemodynamic/electrocardiography status and gives results to physician. Reads pressure tracings. Uses hemodynamic monitors to obtain and measure patient intra-cardiac pressures, edits wave forms, reporting and logging data obtained.
E. Sets up and maintains a sterile field by utilizing sterile technique; opens sterile procedure trays where applicable.
F. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations by utilizing CPR or contacting nursing or medical personnel. Uses EKG equipment, intravenous pumps, blood pressure equipment and related routine equipment to maintain continuous patient care and/or perform life savings techniques (CPR) to patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures.
Education and Experience
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Full Time
$75k-94k (estimate)
05/06/2024
05/19/2024
umms.org
PARKTON, MD
7,500 - 15,000
1984
Private
$3B - $5B
Ancillary Healthcare
UMMS is a university-based regional health care center that provides acute care and specialty rehabilitation services.