Cardiovascular Technician (Cv Tech) - Dallah Namar

To manage patients for whom he/she is responsible to the highest attainable standard of

care within the resources of Dallah Hospital by providing support services for patients

undergoing procedures in Cath Lab, under the supervision of Consultant Cardiologists.

1.

Provides support services necessary for the care, diagnosis and treatments of patients undergoing various

procedures in the Cath.

Lab.

2.

Setups and prepares the lab and necessary equipment & supplies for left and right heart catheterizations,

diagnostic coronary & peripheral angiography, coronary & peripheral interventions, balloon valvuloplasties,

EPS, ablations, pacemaker, CRT-D implantations, IVUS, FFR, IFR, Rot ablator, Impella, drug studies and other

special procedures.

3.

Tests all equipment used for procedures.

Ensure accurate calibration, functioning and quality assurance.

4.

Operates intra-aortic balloon pump, Cardiac Output Computer, pulse generators or any other necessary

equipment under the direction of the immediate supervisor and physician.

5.

Monitors and records patient's vital signs and hemodynamic data during procedures, calculations, and

alerts physician to any abnormality.

6.

Provides physicians with pertinent patient data.

Preps for catheterization procedures which include setup

and evaluation of monitoring equipments, surgical scrub to the puncture site.

Assist during procedures

under physician's direction, when required.

7.

Performs blood sample analysis including blood gases, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, hematocrit and

activated clotting time.

8.

Administers oxygen under physician's direction to the patient when needed.

9.

Performs CPR when necessary under the direction of physician.

10.

Assists in the storage and retrieval of all data.

11.

Assists the physicians in research studies and testing of new equipments and products.

12.

Fills out appropriate paperwork to assure accurate hospital billing.

13.

Receiving and transferring patients from and to their Unit.

14.

Patients and Inventory management as required.

15.

Do inventory and statistics as per necessary requirement from the immediate supervisor.

16.

Circulating and scrubbing during the different procedures, including medication preparation and

administration.

17.

Do other tasks and responsibilities when assigned or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

18.

Implements appropriate policies and procedures to achieve the Hospital’s goals and objectives in pursuit

of Standards of Care, Quality/ Performance Improvement.

19.

Performs any other duties within the range of his/her professional knowledge and skills as directed by the

Chief of Cardiac Cath.

Lab.

and Certification Requirements:

Bachelor degree in CVT, BSN, or any related field or allied health

professional.

SCFHS License in Cardiovascular as technician

Computer literacy

Compassionate and approachable

Responsible and trustworthy

Honest and Integrity

Respect for patient’s confidentiality

This job description will become effective from the date

signed by the Chief of Medical Staff.

This job description shall be subject to periodic review and may be

changed at any time, in consultation with the employee.