Cardiovascular Tech, Cath Lab
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
Under general supervision, the CCL Cardiovascular Technologist is responsible for scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating during diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and the OR Hybrid Room. The technologist assists the professional nursing staff in preparing patients for procedures, ensures the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of all equipment and supplies, and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and hemodynamic monitoring. Additional responsibilities include documenting procedural events, performing hemodynamic calculations, and maintaining established quality control standards. The technologist also participates in performance improvement activities, assists with patient transportation as needed, and fulfills on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT). Complete certification training from an accredited CVT school. BLS and ACLS at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date. PACS, Angiography, Cardiovascular monitoring and ability to achieve competency with auxiliary equipment. One (1) year experience as CVT/RCIS or completion of a CVT certification training from an accredited CVT School or clinical experience, with cardiovascular cath monitoring and auxiliary equipment use for respective positions.