Job Description This position is responsible for the technical application, scrubbing cases, assisting the physician from cardiac catheterization procedures performed on the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient in order to determine appropriate patient treatment. The Cardiovascular Technician is expected to adhere to the HHS policy, procedures, values and standards. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.
The primary focus of the CCL is, but is not limited to, the following:
- Diagnostic cardiac catheterization and peripheral vascular procedures.
- Balloon angioplasty and other interventional cardiovascular procedures.
- IABP, temporary and permanent Pacemakers, and ICD Implants.
- Cardiac Cath Lab radiographic application
This position is a 13-week assignment.
Qualifications Education - High School or GED
License/Certifications:
- AART or RCIS
- BLS
- ACLS within 90 days of hire