Cardiovascular Tech Cath Lab

Mon- Fri 9a-5p (Includes on-call rotation) Scope of Responsibility Cardiovascular Technologist's (CT) will assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments. CT's are also responsible for scheduling appointments, reviewing physician’s interpretations and patient files, and monitoring patient’s heart rates. Other duties to include are operating and caring for testing equipment, explaining test procedures, and reviews findings to identify problems. Responsible to Director of Cath Lab Education High school graduate or equivalent Training and Experience Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider, within 90 days of hire At least 2 years of interventional Cath Lab experience Certification/licensure RCIS preferred Formal cardiovascular technology training preferred Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day) Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day) Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day) Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day) Not Applicable Physical Sitting – occasionally Stationary Standing – continually Walking – continually Ability to be mobile – continually Crouching (bend at knees) – continually Kneeling/Crawling –occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) – continually Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – continually Turn/Pivot – continually Climbing – rarely Balancing – rarely Reaching overhead – continually Reaching extension – continually Pushing/Pulling – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) continually Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) occasionally Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – n/a Environment Risk of electrical shock – continually Risk of Radiation –frequently Fumes or Airborne Particles – occasionally Chemicals – frequently Moving Mechanical Parts – occasionally Noise Level – n/a Weather Conditions – n/a Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) Continually Respirator Fit Testing Required Annually Age of Patient Populations Served: Adolescents 13 - 18 years Adults 19 - 70 years Geriatrics 71+ years