Cardiovascular technician

Description

Assists physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology or peripheral vascular procedures, including circulating, scrubbing, monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring / recording.

Follows department policies to maintain a safe, efficient environment while caring for the patient.

Principle Responsibilities

Effectively operates laboratory equipmentPrepares and operates equipment within department, manufacturer and federal guidelines.

Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.

Performs scrub role activitiesEnsures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and reports / corrects any breaks in sterile technique.

Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.Understands the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intra cardiac electrocardiographic signals.

Performs complete diagnostic and provocative pacing protocols under the direction of the physician.Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.

Records, compiles and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system.

Ensures safe environment for patients and staffProtects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.

Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.Practices good habits of radiation safety.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate's or Vocational degree graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program; or Bachelor's degree in life, physical science, or health care related field; or EMT certification

Preferred Qualifications

Cardiovascular Lab or Electrophysiology experience

Licenses / Certifications
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - required if working at Abbott Northwestern within 180 days
• Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred within 1 year

Physical Demands
• Medium Work* :
• Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Last updated : 2024-0+-0+