What are the responsibilities and job description for the REG CARDIO VASCULAR TECH position at Hudson Regional Hospital?
Job Specific Competencies:
· The Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist will be responsible for working directly with the Purchasing department regarding ordering/maintaining par levels, maintains all radiographic equipment and storage, maintains all equipment service/QC logs and appropriate testing along with managing visiting vendors.
· The Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist will assist physicians with all aspects of cardiac, endovascular, neurovascular, electrophysiology and radiology invasive procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to, diagnostic coronary catheterizations/angioplasty, endovascular diagnostics/angioplasty, balloon pump/Impella insertions along with electrophysiology procedures such as pacemaker implantation, temporary pacemaker and loop recorder insertions. Procedures also include cerebral angiograms and neurovascular interventions.
· Responsible for preparing sterile procedure trays along with patient preparation prior to each case.
· Enters all relevant data into the hemodynamic monitoring system as well as procedural documentation.
· 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.
· Manages Cath Lab inventory by resupplying procedure rooms.
· Assists in transporting patients to the appropriate nursing units within the institution.
· Member of the Emergency Call Team for procedures after regularly scheduled hours. Must be onsite/in the laboratory within 30 minutes OT activation.
Education Requirements:
· Candidates must be a licensed RT or have an RCIS Certification
Salary : $38 - $54