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Dept: Cardiac Cath Lab Hours per pay period: 80
8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Conducts tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Maintains equipment; records test results.
Follows department policies and protocols.
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Monitors, analyzes, obtains, calculates, and documents data obtained in procedures. Alerts physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses. Explains testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician. Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system. Assists the physician during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty procedures.
Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments. Prepares and positions patients for testing. Obtains and records patient identification, medical history, and test results.
Checks, tests, and maintains cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation. ensure proper functioning. Required: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES). OR Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program, and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within six months of hire/transfer.
BLS certification. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans