Pay Range - $65 - $70

About the Role -

• The Cardiovascular Invasive Technician plays a crucial role in assisting with surgical procedures and equipment management.
• This position supports Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists during radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, prepares rooms and equipment, and is responsible for patient transport and monitoring.
• Handling medications may also be part of the role, in accordance with assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities -

• Assist physicians with arteriograms, catheterizations, pacemaker implantations, and various diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for lab procedures.
• Print films and calculate stenosis for peripheral cases.
• Circulate in procedure rooms and collect data on appropriate forms.
• Monitor patient ECG and vital signs in the Catheterization Lab, notify physicians of any variances, and provide emergency procedures such as CPR and defibrillation as needed.
• Perform pre-and post-procedure care and orient patients for special procedures.
• Answer patient questions to ensure comfort and transport patients to and from procedural areas.
• Communicate relevant medical information to physicians and staff through required documentation.
• Record, enter, and calculate catheterization data, gradients, LV grams, cardiac outputs, and peripheral stenosis.
• Follow national and state radiation protection regulations for patients, self, and staff.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies for procedure rooms, ensuring they are adequately stocked and equipment is safe to use.

Education Qualification -

• Completion of a relevant technical or associate degree program in cardiovascular technology or a related field is preferred.

Certification/Degree Requirements: ARRT, MRT, BLS, ACLS

Required Skills -

• One year of clinical experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in using basic office equipment and computer literacy is required.
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate self-lead problem-solving skills. Precision and flexibility in performing tasks.
• Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular principles, instrumentation, and techniques.
• Understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
• This job description outlines the essential functions and responsibilities of the Cardiovascular Invasive Technician role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed.
• The ability to perform all essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation, commitment to customer service, integrity, and teamwork are fundamental requirements for this position.