EH - Cardiovascular Tech at Exeter Hospital – Exeter, New Hampshire

Operates diagnostic imaging equipment during the procedure. Performs function of scrub technologist to assist cardiologist and vascular surgeon. Performs hemodynamic monitoring. Documents procedure during case. Provides shared on call coverage for 24/7 Cath Lab.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED
• 1 to 3 years of allied health care experience
• Graduate of Cardiovascular Technologist Program (CVT) or RT Program
• NH Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy (MIRT)
• RT or RCIS or eligible
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire
• ACLS within 3 months of hire

Major Responsibilities:

1. Mastery of Cardiovascular Tech Associate responsibilities.
2. Assists physician as first Scrub Assist for all Diagnostic, Interventional, and other scheduled procedures, acquires fluoroscopic and cine images, pans procedure table.
3. Adept in monitoring and analyzing all patient Hemodynamic and Angiographic data, calculates valve areas, shunts, etc. as directed by physician.
4. Adept in monitoring and recording patient EKG, pressures, and other case specifics and provide direct patient care under general guidance.
5. Alerts physician to changes in patient response, assists physician with medicating patient while evaluating response.
6. Proficiently utilizes all Diagnostic and Interventional devices and equipment under physician direction.
7. Assist with cases in the Operating Room.