Cardiovascular Technician Invasive

Job Summary:

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation are the values that define Waterbury Hospital. We are a top-rated cardiac care organization seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Technologist to join our Cardiac Cath Lab in Waterbury, CT. This position is responsible for assisting physicians in performing invasive cardiac, non-invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, and structural heart procedures. The Cardiovascular Technologist will operate and maintain cardiac and radiological equipment, providing care for adult, and older adult populations.

Scope of Position:

The Cardiovascular Technologist is a specialized technician proficient in all phases of cardiac invasive testing and non-invasive testing.

Key Responsibilities:

Procedure Assistance:

• Assist physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures, including Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) and other diagnostic procedures.
• Utilize knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, sterile techniques, and testing protocols to assist in procedures.
• Perform hemodynamic data collection, analyze parameters, and recognize arrhythmias for final diagnostic reporting.
• Operate computers, monitors, and other diagnostic equipment efficiently.
• Recognize and report abnormal hemodynamic parameters and arrhythmias during procedures.

Patient Care:

• Actively provide patient care, ensuring patient comfort and safety, with consideration for age-appropriate needs.
• Complete and maintain accurate records for patient identification and procedure documentation.
• Provide patient information and comfort measures throughout procedures.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

• Operate and maintain imaging and radiological equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality before and during procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain diagnostic equipment, ensuring proper functionality and documenting daily measurements.
• Handle the injection of contrast media and monitor data systems during procedures.
• Perform quantitative coronary analysis and left ventricular function measurements.

Collaboration and Professional Development:

• Promote effective working relationships to achieve department goals and objectives.
• Serve as a preceptor for students or trainees, assisting in their development under the guidance of senior staff.
• Engage in professional development to maintain current knowledge and skills in cardiovascular technology.
• Communicate effectively and confidentially with professional staff, patients, and families.

Safety and Compliance:

• Follow sterile techniques and maintain a sterile environment during procedures.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including bloodborne pathogens, radiation exposure, and lifting or moving patients.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Programs to enhance department performance and patient outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as required to support department operations.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to access the internet and hospital programs.

Experience:

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a Clinical Cardiology setting.
• Two (2) years of experience in an invasive cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred.
• Preferred successful completion of an accredited Registered Cardiovascular Program with certification as RCIS or equivalent can substitute for the required experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• BLS
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and working in a sterile environment.
• Understanding of scientific principles related to cardiovascular technology and primary arrhythmia interpretation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidentially with staff, patients, and families.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to patient elements, such as bloodborne pathogens.
• Physical ability to lift, pull, and push patients and stretchers; standing and walking for extended periods while wearing a lead-lined apron is required.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pharmacology

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to radiation scatter during fluoroscopy and angiographies.
• Required to lift and position patients.

Schedule:

• Rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities, required to be within a 30-minute travel radius while on-call.