Cardiovascular Technologist

Summary:
Under general supervision of Cardiovascular Laboratory Manager and according to established protocols sets up operates and maintains analytic recording and computerized biomedical equipment and instrumentation used for patient monitoring and the performance of cardiac catheterization procedures. Acquires enters records data and performs various tests and calculations. May assist in the preparation and performance of cardiac catheterization procedures.

Responsibilities:
Sets up activates and checks all monitoring and recording equipment necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization procedures.



Balances and/or calibrates equipment such as hemodynamic recorder blood gas apparatus transducers and cardiac output computers.



Operates various biomedical equipment utilized to monitor patient status and acquire data during cardiac catheterization procedure including:

- Digital angiography computer for acquisition processing and storage of digital x-ray images.

- ECG Machine including appropriately applying limb leads to obtain electrocardipgrams.

- Cardiac output computer to obtain on-line cardiac output data.

- Angio analyzer including calculating ventricular volumes.

- Blood gas apparatus including analyzing blood samples for calculation of cardiac output and cardiac index.

- Contrast injectors intracoronary ultrasound console and AngioJet.



Sets up fluoroscopy and cineangiography radiologic equipment as prescribed by physician. Operates and maintains x-ray dark room including developing editing splicing and storage of cine films.



Sets up lab including equipment instruments and catheterization supplies prior to procedure. May position prep and drape patient.



Assists in maintaining and providing supplies and equipment for laboratory.



Records and maintains raw data and makes calculations for determination of derived data.



Constantly assesses equipment for proper functioning reliability and cleanliness. Notifies Cardiovascular Laboratory Manager of malfunctions.



Monitors patient�s hemodynamic status during procedures and alerts physician of changes in pressure heart rate cardiac rhythm oxygen saturation or blood gas results.



May transport patient to cath lab or other hospital areas.



Participates in new and/or ongoing research projects.



According to established procedures cleans and prepares med-surg supplies equipment and instruments for sterilization; replenishes supplies and cleans lab procedure rooms.



Participates in new and/or ongoing research projects.



Maintains established hospital and department policies procedures and objectives for quality improvements safety and environmental and standard precaution infection control.



Performs other related duties as required.

Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Associates Degree in biological sciences allied health program biomedical engineering or the equivalent; or minimum of one year previous experience in cardiac catheterization laboratory or similar environment.



Technical ability to set up and maintain sophisticated analytical recording radiology and photographic equipment.



Ability to understand concepts pertaining to equipment operation and cardiovascular physiology and disease.



Mathematical skills to perform calculation of data.



Verbal skills to comprehend technical and medical terminology and communicate information effectively.



Ability to monitor and interpret gauges or displays.



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



EXPERIENCE:

Associates Degree in biological sciences allied health program biomedical engineering or the equivalent; or minimum of one year previous experience in cardiac catheterization laboratory or similar environment.



WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works in laboratory with some exposure to hazards such as radiation from x-ray equipment blood samples and electrical shock from high voltage cables but risks are minimized by adherence to established radiation safety precautions.



Physical ability to assist with transport and transfer of patient and to stand for prolonged periods during procedure at which time lead apron is worn.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: UNAP