Cardiovascular Technician

Job Summary
A Cardiovascular/ Ultrasound  Technician performs various cardiovascular/vascular procedures including, but not limited to monitoring of diagnostic and interventional procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Manager - Imaging Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Graduate of a Program in Discipline (Radiologic Technology or Cardiovascular Technology) - Required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire.
Licenses:
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Radiographer with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with a thorough working knowledge of practices and experiences in a Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab.
Minimum Work Experience
One year cardiovascular lab or special procedures experience - Preferred.
Must be able to perform all vascular/cardiac procedures involving the operation of imaging equipment including assisting the physician during the actual catheterization procedure.
Essential Functions
Operates specialized equipment for use in diagnostic and vascular test; and therapeutic interventions performed in the Cardiac/Vascular Cath Lab
Scrubs at the tableside and monitors patients as assigned.
Responsible for patient transport as necessary.
Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Nonessential Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Functional Demands
Populations Served
â-¡ Does not treat or care for patients.
â-¡ Neonate (â-¡ Infant (â-¡ Early Childhood (1 year and â-¡Late Childhood (5 years and â-¡ Adolescent (13 and X Young Adult (17 to X Middle Adult (30 years to X Older Adult (>60 years)
Protected Health Information
Type of Protected Information Accessed:
X Demographic
X Clinical
â-¡ Insurance
â-¡ Financial
X Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Climbing X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Kneeling X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Reaching â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Running X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Sitting â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Squatting â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Standing â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Walking â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Hearing Acuity â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Smelling Acuity X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Vision: Depth Perception â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Seeing Far â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Seeing Near â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Dust X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Hazardous Chemicals â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Hazardous Medication â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Latex â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly

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