Cardiovascular Technl

About the Job

General Summary of Position The incumbent in this position will work in a multidisciplinary lab working with a variety of service lines in addition to diagnostic cardiac procedures. Procedures include: • Angiogram • Bronchoscopy • Bone marrow harvest • L/R heart caths • Fistulagram • Insertion of IVC filters/loop records • Renal biopsies

The incumbent in this position will assist with all invasive cardiovascular procedures. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospitals philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs assorted patient care responsibilities for adults including: • Starting IVs • EKG monitoring • Cardiac outputs • Prepping and draping patients

Assists with cardiovascular invasive procedures such as: • R & L heart catheterizations • PTCA • Intra-aortic-balloon pump • Permanent/temporary pacemakers • AICD • Electrophysiology studies • Pericardiocenteses • Peripheral arteriograms • Angioplasty

Performs quality control functions of the X-ray console/equipment before procedures. Runs tapes Digital Subtraction Acquisition and image processing.

Assists physician during the procedure. Removes/pulls arterial and venous sheaths from patient after procedure and apply appropriate manual pressure.

Records and interprets hemodynamic data using Sensis monitoring system.

Prepares all the equipment sets up field for all cases and cleans room for next procedure.

Participates in the orientation training and in-services for cardiovascular technologists and other staff in the department.

Assists with the inventory ordering and stocking of supplies and equipment for the Cath Lab.

Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Requirements

Minimal Qualifications

Education Associates degree required Bachelors degree preferred

Experience Minimum of six months as a cardiovascular technologist or similar/job-related experience required Additional exposure preferred

Licenses and Certifications RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required or RCVT - Registered Cardiovasc Tec required or Registered Radiology Tech (RT) required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Health Services ACLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Current knowledge and techniques in Cath Lab Knowledge of cardiology meds EKG monitoring Starting IVs Must be able to act quickly and remain calm in stressful and emergency situations.

Compensation This position has a hiring range of USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.