Cardiovascular Technician Invasive at Waterbury Hospital – Waterbury, Connecticut

Job Summary: Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation are the values that define Waterbury Hospital. We are a top-rated cardiac care organization seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Technologist to join our Cardiac Cath Lab in Waterbury, CT. This position is responsible for assisting physicians in performing invasive cardiac, non-invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, and structural heart procedures. The Cardiovascular Technologist will operate and maintain cardiac and radiological equipment, providing care for adult, and older adult populations.

Scope of Position: The Cardiovascular Technologist is a specialized technician proficient in all phases of cardiac invasive testing and non-invasive testing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procedure Assistance:
   • Assist physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures, including Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) and other diagnostic procedures.
   • Utilize knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, sterile techniques, and testing protocols to assist in procedures.
   • Perform hemodynamic data collection, analyze parameters, and recognize arrhythmias for final diagnostic reporting.
   • Operate computers, monitors, and other diagnostic equipment efficiently.
   • Recognize and report abnormal hemodynamic parameters and arrhythmias during procedures.
2. Patient Care:
   • Actively provide patient care, ensuring patient comfort and safety, with consideration for age-appropriate needs.
   • Complete and maintain accurate records for patient identification and procedure documentation.
   • Provide patient information and comfort measures throughout procedures.
3. Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
   • Operate and maintain imaging and radiological equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality before and during procedures.
   • Calibrate and maintain diagnostic equipment, ensuring proper functionality and documenting daily measurements.
   • Handle the injection of contrast media and monitor data systems during procedures.
   • Perform quantitative coronary analysis and left ventricular function measurements.
4. Collaboration and Professional Development:
   • Promote effective working relationships to achieve department goals and objectives.
   • Serve as a preceptor for students or trainees, assisting in their development under the guidance of senior staff.
   • Engage in professional development to maintain current knowledge and skills in cardiovascular technology.
   • Communicate effectively and confidentially with professional staff, patients, and families.
5. Safety and Compliance:
   • Follow sterile techniques and maintain a sterile environment during procedures.
   • Adhere to all safety protocols, including bloodborne pathogens, radiation exposure, and lifting or moving patients.
   • Participate in Quality Improvement Programs to enhance department performance and patient outcomes.
   • Perform other related duties as required to support department operations.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Education:
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to access the internet and hospital programs.
• Experience:
  • One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a Clinical Cardiology setting.
  • Two (2) years of experience in an invasive cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred.
  • Preferred successful completion of an accredited Registered Cardiovascular Program with certification as RCIS or equivalent can substitute for the required experience.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • BLS
  • Knowledge of sterile techniques and working in a sterile environment.
  • Understanding of scientific principles related to cardiovascular technology and primary arrhythmia interpretation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and confidentially with staff, patients, and families.
  • Capability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to patient elements, such as bloodborne pathogens.
  • Physical ability to lift, pull, and push patients and stretchers; standing and walking for extended periods while wearing a lead-lined apron is required.
  • Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pharmacology

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to radiation scatter during fluoroscopy and angiographies.
• Required to lift and position patients.

Schedule: rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities, required to be within a 30-minute travel radius while on-call.