Cardiovascular Technician Senior CV EP Lab

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 23, 2024

Department:

34005006 AHMHI CV Lab St Paul

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

ADIT-1-United Radiology Technicians

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Assists physician during complex diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology or peripheral vascular procedures, including circulating, scrubbing, monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring/recording using advanced skill sets. Follows department policies to maintain a safe, efficient environment while caring for the patient.

Key Position Details:

• Call rotation required

• Day shifts

• Benefit eligible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Effectively operates laboratory equipment

• Prepares and operates equipment within department, manufacturer, and federal guidelines.

• Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.

• Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.

• Performs scrub role including complex procedures

• Ensures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.

• Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and report/corrects breaks in sterile technique.

• Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.

• Understands the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intracardiac electrocardiography signals.

• Effectively assists physicians in monitoring/circulator role

• Detects and responds to changing patient conditions, observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms.

• Performs complete diagnostic and provocative pacing protocols under the direction of the physician.

• Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.

• Records, compiles and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system.

• Acts as resource to other staff

• Effectively teaches and mentors peers in advanced skills.

• Participates in the orientation of new employees

• Communicates with Manager regarding progress.

• Gives timely feedback to staff to advance learning.

• Ensures safe environment for patients and staff

• Protects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.

• Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.

• Practices good habits of radiation safety.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Vocational or Technical Training Graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program required or

• Bachelor's degree in life, physical science, or health care related field required

• 2 to 5 Years Cardiovascular lab as Cardiovascular Technologist 2 years experience required

• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required upon hire

• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology RCIS Upon Hire required

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:

Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently