Cardiovascular Technician

Responsibilities:

• Performs basic EKG interpretation, single and 12-lead ST segments analysis for ischemia/injury patterns and recognition of arrhythmias.
• Recognizes and interprets EKG changes related to all electrophysiology procedures such as mapping, ablating, and implanting of cardiac resynchronization devices.
• Performs arterial and venous pressure monitoring, sampling and basic interpretation.
• Performs three dimensional mapping systems, and the principles of cardiac resynchronization therapy.
• Documents procedure completely and accurately including medications and supplies.
• Performs patient observation.
• Assists team members in acute cardiac care, including resuscitation and related therapeutic effects.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique throughout pre, intra, and post procedures.
• Performs technical skills proficiently during procedure demonstrating working knowledge of equipment in use during the case.
• Sets up scrub procedures in both cath and EP lab.
• Prepares all instruments/equipment for decontamination following universal precaution and takes them to the sterilization department.
• Assists in room cleaning after each case according to Cleveland Clinic Hospital’s policy. R
• estocks procedure room when cases are completed for the day.
• Checks daily paper of the computer, paper calibration and basic troubleshooting practices of recording equipment.
• Acts as resource person in the care, maintenance and use of all specialized equipment in the lab.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment immediately to Nurse Manager.
• Assists others with responsibilities and adjusts work schedule to meet department needs.
• Maintains patient, medical record, department, and employee confidentiality at all times.
• Understands and participates in the performance and documentation of the Patient Safety Checklist.
• Follows Standard Precautions guidelines at all times.
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings regularly.
• Ensures that information is communicated at the meetings and in the communication books as evidenced by initials on the book.
• Shows initiative and self-direction, requiring minimal guidance as evidenced by going above and beyond the daily requirement of the unit.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees in a positive manner, to share knowledge, experience and provide guidance.
• Adheres to department policy on outside conference attendance and in-servicing of staff following conference.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and offers assistance to others.
• Acknowledges and responds tactfully to all requests.
• Communicates and interacts with others in a professional, mature, cooperative, and positive manner at all times.
• Is open when given direction and guidance, accepts constructive criticism as potential for growth and development as demonstrated by modifications of behavior/practice.
• Remains in appropriate work area for duration of shift. Reports lunch and break times to appropriate person and returns from breaks on time.
• Promotes a team approach both inter and intra departmentally.
• Maintains good punctuality and attendance according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Certificate of cardiovascular lab technology program or school of radiology required.

Certifications:

• Certificate of cardiovascular lab technology program or school of radiology.
• Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification/Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider card required.

Complexity of Work:

• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
• World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
• Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests.
• Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing work load, directing staff and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities.
• Self-starting and self-motivating;.
• Working hours may exceed eight hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish completion of the daily surgical schedule.

Work Experience:

• Cath lab experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Workload is heavy and requires constant lifting, moving of patients, equipment, instrument trays, and supplies.
• Able to lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance and greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping, pushing and pulling required when moving patients or equipment into position for surgery.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.