Invasive Cardiovascular Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab - MFT - Variable

Job description

Performs procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Monitors, calculates and records hemodynamic parameters associated with cardiac catheterization lab procedures.
• Provides patient care services and evaluates outcomes.
• Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to demonstrate structures for interpretations and/or therapeutic intervention by or at the request of the practitioner.
• Provides and documents correct hemodynamic data and other required information to interpreting provider.
• Provides safety measures for patients undergoing procedures.
• Performs and modifies patient care activities Pre, intra and post procedurally to encompass individual patient needs.
• Communicates variances or significant events/results to appropriate caregiver.
• Reports patient status and availability regularly.
• Maintains supplies and equipment inventory.
• Stocks and prepares procedure rooms for daily cases.
• Maintains inventory level to meet needs.
• Orders supplies for diagnostic and interventional procedures daily.
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance for division equipment.
• Performs quality monitoring activities for equipment, film and radiation exposure.
• Participates in quality assurance monitoring within the Division.
• Assumes any applicable responsibility for assigned equipment; reporting any equipment malfunctions.

Education:
• Associate's Degree
• In a healthcare related field

Experience:
• Six (6) months' experience as an LPN or a clinical tech in a cath lab setting
• Six (6) months ' experience as a scrub tech or as an Invasive Cardiovascular Tech

Skills:
• Proficient skills using and operating equipment and instruments utilized in patient care procedures
• Skills and ability to interpret physicians' instruction
• Proficient skills in hemodynamic monitoring and valve calculation