Invasive Cardiovascular Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab - MFT - Variable

Performs procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Monitors, calculates and records hemodynamic parameters associated with cardiac catheterization lab procedures.

• Provides patient care services and evaluates outcomes.
  • Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to demonstrate structures for interpretations and/or therapeutic intervention by or at the request of the practitioner.
  • Provides and documents correct hemodynamic data and other required information to interpreting provider.
  • Provides safety measures for patients undergoing procedures.
  • Performs and modifies patient care activities Pre, intra and post procedurally to encompass individual patient needs.
  • Communicates variances or significant events/results to appropriate caregiver.
  • Reports patient status and availability regularly.
• Maintains supplies and equipment inventory.
  • Stocks and prepares procedure rooms for daily cases.
  • Maintains inventory level to meet needs.
  • Orders supplies for diagnostic and interventional procedures daily.
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance for division equipment.
  • Performs quality monitoring activities for equipment, film and radiation exposure.
  • Participates in quality assurance monitoring within the Division.
  • Assumes any applicable responsibility for assigned equipment; reporting any equipment malfunctions.

Education:

• Associate's Degree

• In a healthcare related field

Experience:

• Six (6) months' experience as an LPN or a clinical tech in a cath lab setting

• Six (6) months ' experience as a scrub tech or as an Invasive Cardiovascular Tech

Skills:

• Proficient skills using and operating equipment and instruments utilized in patient care procedures
• Skills and ability to interpret physicians' instruction
• Proficient skills in hemodynamic monitoring and valve calculation