Cardiovascular Tech I - Full-Time Position
1 month ago
Schenectady
Job Description • Cardiac Catheterization Lab, • Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time (40 Hours) - Days Under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, the Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) functions as an integral part of the Cath lab team working to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive procedures. CVT’s primary responsibilities are to prepare and maintain the sterile field, pass instruments, and assist the cardiologist within their scope of practice. The CVT collaborates with other members of the team to utilize resources in a cost-effective manner in an environment that promotes continuous quality improvement. Assists the Cath lab team in providing a safe environment of care related to patients and personnel. • Performs hand antisepsis according to established guidelines, • Utilizes sterile techniques when donning a gown and gloves. Able to don a gown and gloves and assist others to do so without contamination, • Creates and maintains a sterile field according to AORN guidelines, • Inspects items to be introduced to the sterile field for proper processing, packaging, and package integrity, • Verbalizes knowledge of correct traffic patterns in and around the sterile field, • Recognizes breaks in sterile techniques when preparing, performing, or assisting with procedures. Takes immediate corrective action when a break in sterile techniques occurs, • Cardiovascular Tech will safely prepare equipment and patients for cardiac procedures, • Selects appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for cardiac procedures, • Will monitor, verify with MD and RN, and record patient Vital signs, modified Ramsey and pain scales, EKG tracing, pressures, and other hemodynamic data during procedures., • Will read back verification and document medications administered by the RN and/or physician, contrast administered by the MD, RN or Licensed radiology tech, and supplies used., • Demonstrates accuracy in completion of event log and applicable registries with post procedure verification from the MD and RN., • Will demonstrate the ability to utilize the Mac Lab hemodynamic system when selecting protocols for procedures, • Transport medications (excluding controlled substances) under the direction of licensed personnel., • Provides basic pre and post patient care in the holding room within the CVT scope of practice and under the Registered Nurse guidance., • Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed, • Applies basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, for optimal patient care Requirements Education: Applied Science degree in Cardiovascular Technology required Graduates of accredited Cardiovascular Technology with a focus on Interventional Cardiology Certification: • ACLS certification is required, • Current Cardiovascular Tech or Radiology Tech license required, • The credential of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) must be obtained within18 months of the date of hire as a Cardiovascular Tech., • Should be able to push/pull, lift/move 35 lb., be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers. Mobility requirements may include the ability to be stationary at a workstation for a prolonged period of time, in addition to being able to squat or be mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance. Communication requirements include the ability to comprehend the spoken English language, in addition to being able to communicate and read the English language.