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KnowHireMatch · 4 months ago

Cardiovascular Tech / Cardiac Cath Lab Tech / RCIS / RT(R, CV)

Huron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29/hr - $36.33/hr

3+ years exp

KnowHireMatch is an established healthcare system in north central Ohio serving four counties. The Cardiovascular Tech will provide highly technical cardiovascular care, assist physicians during procedures, and ensure proper documentation and patient preparation for cardiac procedures.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Provides professional, highly technical cardiovascular care to all cardiovascular patients, while assisting physicians during all cardiovascular procedures. Functions as a liaison for patients, families, and physicians. Assists the physician in the operation of technical equipment utilized during all procedures

Assists with setting up cardiac cath lab procedure rooms by providing necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment

Knowledge of equipment utilized in procedures, pressure monitoring, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, EKG interpretation, sterile technique, and radiation safety practices

Proficient in scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring for all Cath Lab procedures

Inspects and prepares operative area as necessary

Communicates relevant procedural information to physician and ancillary personnel

Observes sterile technique and proper disposal of infected materials

Records EKG information, samples and records pressure tracings, and informs appropriate personnel of changes during procedure. Maintains complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures. Ensures completion of all registry abstracts. Prepares patient for emergency coronary artery bypass graft by completing proper documentation, sending necessary blood work to lab, and notifying CV team

Documents all medications given, contrast injections, and attempts at vessel modification (e.g. inflations, shaves, stent placement) and other pertinent information regarding procedure

Responds to emergency situations appropriately and calls for assistance as needed. Provides post-catheterization information to patient and significant others

Assists cardiologist during procedures in team role by supplying equipment and anticipating routine and special needs

Assists in room clean-up after cases, and prepares room for next case

Performs digital imaging techniques, maintains archival storage of digitized data

Collects and enters correct information required for ACC Data Submission

Demonstrates knowledge of all supplies (catheters, guide wires, etc.) and assists with tracking supplies used to aid in proper billing and inventory control

Collaborates with other members of health team to determine and achieve healthcare goals. Demonstrates comprehension of cardiac pharmacology

Attain working knowledge of the ability to trouble-shoot Cath Lab job-related equipment

Remove arterial and venous sheaths and complete documentation. Maintain current knowledge of closure devices presently in use and aid with their deployment and post-care

Qualification

RCIS certificationRTR certificationRTCV certificationACLS certificationBLS certificationCardiac catheterization experienceInterpretationCardiac pharmacology knowledgeTroubleshooting skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skills