CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNICIAN INVASIVE

Company: Waterbury Hospital
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: October 14, 2024

Job Description:

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Cardiovascular Technician is a specialized technician who is proficient in all phases of cardiac invasive and non-invasive invasive testing. Populations served include the adolescent, adult and older adult. Report to the Assistant Director of Cardiopulmonary Services.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist physician performing diagnostic procedures utilizing knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, sterile technique, invasive and non-invasive testing. Assist physicians in PCI and diagnostic procedures.
  • Perform hemodynamic collection and analysis of parameters, arrhythmias for final diagnostic report.
    • Operate computer, monitors and other diagnostic equipment
      • Recognize and report abnormal hemodynamic parameters and arrhythmias.
        • Actively provide patient care by assuring patient information, comfort measures and awareness considering age appropriateness.
          • Complete and maintain proper record keeping for accurate patient identification.
            • Calibrate, maintain and document daily measurements and adjustments and other activities to participate in Quality Improvement Programs.
              • Promote effective working relationships to facilitate department goals and objectives.
                • Responsible for own professional development to ensure appropriate knowledge and skills.
                  • Perform other related duties as required REQUIREMENTS:
                    • Knowledge of CPR with current certification
                    • Knowledge of sterile technique and ability to work in sterile environment.
                    • Knowledge of scientific principles as related to cardiovascular technology.
                    • Knowledge of primary arrhythmia interpretation.
                    • Ability to communicate effective and confidentially with professional staff, patients and families.
                    • Ability to work in fast paced environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. blood borne pathogens. Lifting, pulling patients, pushing of stretchers required. Standing/walking for extended periods of time while wearing lead lined apron is required.
                    • High School Diploma.
                    • One (1) to two (2) years experience in Clinical Cardiology setting.
                    • Physical and biological sciences.
                      • Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
                        • Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.

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