Cardiovascular Technician I

Overview

CVT 1 for Cardiac Cath Lab requires CVT program to be completed and clinical hours in a Cath Lab during the CVT program.  BLS within 2 weeks of hire and ACLS within 3 months of hire.

Summary

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Cardiac Cath Lab principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Other Information

Education

 Minimum:  Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Experience

 Minimum:  Completion of training requirements or experience equivalent to the training requirements.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

 Preferred:  RCIS

 Minimum:  SURG TECH;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED

Special Skills

 Minimum:  Basic computer literacy skills.

Training

 Preferred:  ACLS

 Minimum:  Successful completion of surgical tech program, radiography training program, cardiovascular invasive specialist training program. BLS or obtained within the orientation period.