Invasive Cardiovascular Tech

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists are allied health professionals who performs diagnostic examinations at the request or direction of an Interventional Cardiologist during invasive cardiology, noninvasive cardiology, and/or peripheral vascular study procedures. Through subjective data collection and recording, the technologist obtains information from which a correct anatomical and physiological diagnosis may be established for each patient.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively involved in all phases of the peri-procedural process.
• Manipulates procedural instrumentation under the direct supervision of the Interventional Cardiologist.
• Responsible for supplies, and equipment necessary during the invasive cardiology procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the Interventional Cardiologist.
• Constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
• Able to function independently for basic procedures and with minimal supervision of a senior technologist in the scrub role during advanced and highly complex procedures, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Requires emergency on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree - required
• Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular Training Program - required
• Graduate from an accredited Allied Health Program. - required
• 1-3 years in the cardiovascular specialty. - required
• Demonstrates familiarity with and working knowledge of normal vs. abnormal cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.
• Able to anticipate and prepare for the necessary treatment if adverse events occur intra procedure.
• Able to anticipate and prepare necessary equipment for emergency procedures.
• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Upon Hire - required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire - required
• ACLS Upon Hire - required

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