Cardiovascular Technologist - UPMC Williamsport - Full-Time Days Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Williamsport, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Williamsport, PA

Job Description

Job Description

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

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  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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  • Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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