Cardiovascular Tech-Cardiovascular-Full Time Days

Updated: Apr 12, 2024

Location: Fountain Valley

Job Type:

Department: Lab - Cardiovascular-FVR

Position Title: Tech-CV-Invasive
Job Code: T6202
Department/Cost Center(s): 7111
Reports to: Manger/Department Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Effective Date: 8/18/2023 Supersedes

Position Summary
The Cardio Neuro Vascular Technician is responsible for performing the
appropriate skills and techniques necessary during department procedure. The
technician has the responsibility of identifying and maintaining patient safety.
Position rotates between scrub andmonitor. On call requirement with a 30-minute
response time.

Department Procedures include but are not limited to
* Coronary angiogram/angioplasty
* Peripheral angiogram/angioplasty
* Neuro interventional angiogram/angioplasty
* Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and Thoracic vessel repair
* Neuro Coronary Peripheral Pulmonary Thrombectomy
* Central/Port placement and removal
* Electrophysiology procedures including Ablation
* Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) procedures
* Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
* Cardioversion
* Stress Tests
* EKG

Essential Duties
1. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
2. Maintains equipment and supplies.
3. Interacts with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians
4. Performs clerical duties
5. Maintain educational and technical training
6. Assists the physician in cath lab, interventional radiology and neuro
interventional procedures and special procedures area..
7. Assists in transportation of patient to and from the procedure room.
8. Assists in preparation of patient and chart procedures or other procedures
performed in Cath lab/Interventional Radiology/Neuro Interventional Radiology.
9. Responsible for assisting with direct patient care during procedures and in
post-procedural area.
10. Is responsible for prepping the patient, setting up sterile field, back table and all
instruments and catheters used during the procedures.
11. Demonstrates competency and tests all equipment prior to procedure to insure
proper functioning.
12. Demonstrates competency and ability to operate equipment used during
procedures.
13. Prepares all monitoring equipment prior to the procedure to include the
hemodynamic monitor oximetry, cardiac output computer, all transducers,
during procedures.
14. Reports equipment malfunctions and obtains repair service as needed.
15. Performs inventory maintenance.
16. Assists with the ordering of supplies and equipment, proper stocking and
maintenance of department as needed, to include equipment cleaning and
sterilization.
17. Accountable for regulatory and compliance standards.
18. Attends in-service and symposiums to keep updates on procedure
advancements.
19. Assists in preparation of educational conferences.
20. Demonstrates knowledge of radiation protection.
21. Checks MD privileging prior to start of case
22. Practices aseptic technique, universal precautions
23. Accountable for efficient time and resource management
24. Responsible for effective communication with patients, physicians, co-workers, and other customers.
25. Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit.
26. Completes other duties as assigned.
27. Practices Attendance Policy
28. Call as required

Facility Responsibility
1. Ensures accurate billing and order for each procedure
2. Completes other duties as assigned
3. Ensures timeliness and accurate billing and order for each procedure
4. Completes other duties as assigned
5. Ensures timeliness from study order to completion.
6. Alerts Supervisor of any system malfunction immediately.
7. Notifies Engineering with any equipment malfunction according to policy.
8. Manages Kronos correctly.
9. Ability to respond within thirty minutes of call back.

Preferred Skills and Abilities
Minimum Education: High School Graduate or equivalent, college preferred.

Preferred: Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)
Program, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered
Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Certified Electrophysiology
Specialist (CEPS). 1-year of acute hospital experience will be considered.

License/Certifications
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Care Life Support (BLS)
andAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education and Experience
Minimum Education: High School Graduate or equivalent, college preferred.

Preferred: Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)
Program, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered
Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Certified Electrophysiology
Specialist (CEPS). 1-year of acute hospital experience will be considered.

Knowledge and Abilities
Has full command (verbal and written) of the English language. Must be able to
fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Age Specific Requirements
This position has clinical contact with the following age groups: Geriatrics and Adolescents

Mandatory Requirements

• Hospital Mandatory Education Requirements: Orientation, Environment of
  Care, OSHA,
  Infection control, Abuse/Neglect, Ethics, etc
• Tuberculosis Screening
• Fit Mask Testing
• Licensure Renewal
• ACLS
• BLS
• CPI
• End of Life Education
• Physician On-Call Roster Education
• Waived Testing Education/Competency
• Clinical Practice Guidelines/Clinical Protocols Education
• Other (describe): 12 Lead Electrocardiography (EKG) / Basic Arrythmia / Hemodynamic

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands
(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never, C = Constant)

Mobility
Sitting: O
Standing: C
Walking: C

Agility
Reaching: F
Climbing: N
Crawling: N
Kneeling: F
Twisting: F
Wrist Deviation: O
Hand/Wrist repetition: O

Strength
Carrying: Up to 10 Pounds,
Lifting: Up to 10 Pounds
Pulling: Up to 10 Pounds
Pushing: Up to 10 Pounds