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Brown University Health · 4 weeks ago

Cardiovascular Tech

Providence, RI

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$28.95/hr - $47.76/hr

1+ years exp

Brown University Health is a healthcare provider dedicated to delivering compassionate and quality care. They are seeking a Cardiovascular Tech to assist cardiologists during various cardiac procedures and ensure the smooth operation of the catheterization lab.

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Responsibilities

Assists cardiologists during cardiac catheterizations, peripheral and Electrophysiology procedures, but not limited to: flushing and removing arterial and venous lines, drawing of arterial and venous blood samples

May be required to assist attending cardiologist and scrub in on procedure which may include passing of guide wire and injecting coronary arteries with contrast

Operates and maintains non-radiographic equipment

Provides post catheterization care including removal of sheaths, monitoring vital signs and peripheral circulation

Ensures that Examination Room is properly supplied, equipped, and operational before procedures

Selects, sets up, and operates angiographic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment necessary for catheterization laboratory procedures

Assists patient in assuming required position and assists instructing the patient regarding the procedure

Sets up sterile equipment and trays

Assists with sterile draping and procedures

Attached defibrillator monitor, and observes ECG rhythm

Operates image archival back-up system during procedures, and plays back images, as ordered, by physicians

Monitors right and left heart pressures and balance gauges for accuracy, hemodynamic wave forms and arterial blood pressure

Responsible for numerical interpretation of wave forms

Verbalizes changes to the physician and staff

Responsible for operating digital equipment, including digital image acquisition and processing and analysis of data, as well as reproducing images on a CD

Troubleshoots angiographic and hemodynamic equipment, and assists manager or designee in arranging for repairs and preventative maintenance

Completes records pertinent to procedures performed

Responsible for entering procedure charges and inventory in Lifechart (EPIC) for billing purposes

Maintains established hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives, for quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control

Qualification

Cardiac Cath Lab experienceRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive SpecialistBLS certificationACLS certificationRadiologic Technology TrainingExercise physiology knowledgePatient care skillsTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Equivalent to Bachelor Degree, including Exercise physiology, or Radiologic Technology Training

Certification in BLS and ACLS required within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position

Must be able to recognize common cardiac arrhythmias within six months of employment

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process

One year Radiology, Exercise Physiology, or Cardiology experience

Cardiac Cath Lab or special procedures experience required