Job SummarynnThe Cardiovascular Tech I will assist physicians with all procedures, including Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty, Atherectomy, TEC, Rotablator, Valvuloplasty, Intra-vascular Ultrasound, Pulmonary Angiograms, Insertion of Intra aortic balloon pumps and stents (including coronary and billiary) as well as acquiring the knowledge and skill to assist in the performance of all other procedures and new technologies which arise during the course of research and development of new means and products.nnEssential Generic Job FunctionsnnPrepares sterile tray for each procedure and organizes specific equipment for each procedure.nPrepares patient prior to procedure, attaches EKG leads to patient, perform betadine scrub according to protocol and drape patient.nAssists cardiac catheterization nurse in the preparation of patient for monitoring.nCalibrates and tests transducer for accurate pressure readings.nAssists physician throughout diagnostic, and/or all interventional procedures.nLoads and operates power injector.nUtilizes and maintains the required standards for the operation of digital cine technologies including protocols for storage and retrieval of patient's images and hemodynamic records.nEnsures proper downloading of all CD acquisitions to the hospital mainframe so they may be available for review through intranet with internet capabilities.nAssists nurse and physician in supportive measures necessary to restore and/or maintain patients' well being in an emergency situation.nAssists in the removal of procedural sheaths from the patient after transfer to the nursing care unit or CCL Recovery Room.nAssists in the insertion of all vascular closure devices as the access point for proper inter-vascular stability.nAssists in inventory control by notifying appropriate individual of diminished non-store room supplies.nAssists with maintenance, calibration and routine periodic evaluation of all diagnostic and technical equipment.nLifts a minimum of 40 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.nIdentifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).nThis process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).nAdheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.nnEducation RequirementnnRequired Education: High school diploma or equivalent.nnPreferred Education: BS preferred.nnRequired Certifications & LicensurennN/AnnPreferred Certifications & LicensurennN/AnnKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesnnRequired Skills & Experience:nnMust have 2 years prior experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory or invasive procedure area in an acute care hospital.n6-12 months during CVT accredited program or 2 years in another cardiac vascular laboratory.nFamiliarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring and sterile operative techniques.nnSkills: RCIS, RCES or RT, Knowledge of electrophysiology intra procedure mapping, ablation, implant devices, required to scrubnnSchedule Notesnn11:00AM - 7:00 PM. 5x8hr shifts. Monday-Friday. Holidays as needed. On Call required. Skills: RCIS, RCES or RT, Knowledge of electrophysiology intra procedure mapping, ablation, implant devices, required to scrubnnReasonnnNew PositionnnCertifications & LicensesnnCVT, RTR, RCIS, or RECSnnAbout Equiliem HealthcarennEquiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.nnBenefits offered to our workers include the following:nnMedical InsurancenVision & Dental insurancenLife Insurancen401KnCommuter BenefitsnEmployee Discounts & RewardsnPayroll Payment OptionsnnWe are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.