• Cardiovascular Technologist - UPMC Williamsport…

    UPMC (Williamsport, PA)


    Purpose:

    Assist the cardiologist in performing all aspects of invasive procedures including right heart monitoring, myoendocardial biopsies, left heart catherizations and interventional procedures.

    Responsibilities:

    + Fulfill continuing education requirement as required to maintain department competencies.

    + Communicate appropriately with all members of the healthcare team.

    + Aid in the transport of patients to and from the Cath Lab to expedite timely operations of the department.

    + Prepare trays and room for procedures.

    + Enter patient information into Cath Lab computer system, monitor patient throughout the procedure and document all parts of the procedure in the Cath Lab hemodynamic system.

    + Support information gathering for research patients.

    + Aid in orientation of all new and visiting personnel including nursing students, medical students, EMT's and paramedics.

    + Monitor patients throughout procedure include pre and post procedure.

    + Operate equipment appropriate for procedure (fluro equipment, film processor and/or filmless system, defibrillator, monitoring equipment, and interventional devices).

    + Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology pertaining to cardiac patient.

    + Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion with accuracy.

    + Assist the cardiologist in performing all aspects of invasive procedures including right heart monitoring, myoendocardial biopsies, left heart catherizations and interventional procedures.

    + Communicate vital patient information to physician i.e. blood pressure, heart rhythms.

    + Prepare patient for procedure, explain procedure and provide procedure instructions.

     

    Completion of an accredited technical program is required. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Science preferred.

     

    **RCIS, ACLS, BLS and previous cardiac cath lab experience is preferred

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

    ACLS required within 90 days of hire or transfer

    + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran