Cardiovascular Technician
Core
Assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology, or peripheral vascular procedures in Cath Labs.
Role type
Cardiovascular Technician (IC)
Builds
Diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiovascular Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aseptic technique, hemodynamic monitoring, EKG interpretation, arrhythmia differentiation, equipment operation, sterile field maintenance, patient data entry
Preferred skills
Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (RIT), 0-2 years in Cardiovascular Lab or Electrophysiology
Technologies
Cath lab equipment, EKG machines, electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Circulate and scrub during procedures, operate laboratory equipment, monitor patient conditions and electrograms, perform diagnostic pacing protocols, ensure sterile environment and radiation safety
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC