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Provides direct and indirect patient care including assisting the physician in diagnostic and/or invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral procedures. Provides cross campus coverage as needed. Cross trains for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and the Invasive Cardiology Holding and Recovery Area to meet department and patient needs.
Job Duties

• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated supplies and equipment. Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient. Maintains medical/surgical asepsis.
• Performs hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring during routine and complex cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures; assesses changes and appropriately treats.
• Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications; documents and takes appropriate actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to scrub, monitor, and circulate for all diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, peripheral, or structural heart procedures. Assists and anticipates the needs of the physician.
• Demonstrates effective arterial and venous sheath removal skills, including proper use of mechanical closure devices and manual compression.
• Utilizes standard work to maintain efficiency. Promotes cost-effective care through maintaining and monitoring appropriate use of inventory and par levels.
• Knows the location, operation, and care of equipment. Problem solves, trouble shoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.

• Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or
• Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
• Decisive decision making in critical situations. Exhibits critical-thinking.
• Knowledge of current medical practice as it relates to diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral, and structural heart procedures.
• Initiates, accepts, and adapts to change.
• RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
• RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
• CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
• 2 years of experience with invasive cardiology or interventional radiology.
• RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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