Cardiovascular Technician Invasive at Waterbury Hospital – Waterbury, Connecticut

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Cardiovascular Technician is a specialized technician who is proficient in all phases of cardiac invasive and non-invasive invasive testing. Populations served include the adolescent, adult and older adult. Report to the Assistant Director of Cardiopulmonary Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist physician performing diagnostic procedures utilizing knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, sterile technique, invasive and non-invasive testing. Assist physicians in PCI and diagnostic procedures.

• Perform hemodynamic collection and analysis of parameters, arrhythmias for final diagnostic report.

• Operate computer, monitors and other diagnostic equipment

• Recognize and report abnormal hemodynamic parameters and arrhythmias.

• Actively provide patient care by assuring patient information, comfort measures and awareness considering age appropriateness.

• Complete and maintain proper record keeping for accurate patient identification.

• Calibrate, maintain and document daily measurements and adjustments and other activities to participate in Quality Improvement Programs.

• Promote effective working relationships to facilitate department goals and objectives.

• Responsible for own professional development to ensure appropriate knowledge and skills.

• Perform other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of CPR with current certification
• Knowledge of sterile technique and ability to work in sterile environment.
• Knowledge of scientific principles as related to cardiovascular technology.
• Knowledge of primary arrhythmia interpretation.
• Ability to communicate effective and confidentially with professional staff, patients and families.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. blood borne pathogens. Lifting, pulling patients, pushing of stretchers required. Standing/walking for extended periods of time while wearing lead lined apron is required.
• High School Diploma.
• One (1) to two (2) years experience in Clinical Cardiology setting.
• Physical and biological sciences.

• Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.

• Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.