Cardiovascular Technician
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Job Code 8 Basic Function Performs a variety of technical and non-technical functions with direction from the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) Lead. Assists in clinical.
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- Job Code 8 Basic Function Performs a variety of technical and non-technical functions with direction from the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) Lead.
- Assists in clinical areas that require Cardiovascular Technology support including in-patient and out-patient services.
- Scope Working within Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Nursing & Clinical Services Organization.
- Carries out specialized therapeutic, technical and diagnostic procedures utilizing specialized and complex equipment and instruments under the supervision of an Advanced / Senior Cardiovascular Tech.
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment and instruments.
- Will coordinate with Clinical Engineering Unit to arrange for complex maintenance.
- May be assigned to other duties as required in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
- Incumbent requires a thorough current knowledge in all aspects of cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures and protocols and has demonstrated competency in this area.
- In general, all work is performed during normal working hours but will be on call and may be required to work shifts.
- Principal Contacts Routine daily contact with Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Unit staff, Clinical Engineering Unit staff, CSS staff, hospital staff, clinic staff, and auxiliary medical personnel.
- Frequent contact with clinicians and patients.
- Occasional with other JHAH and outside services.
- Principal Duties Under the direct supervision of a Senior Cardiovascular Tech, performs the following activities:
- Activates, operates, and troubleshoots all radiographic equipment, hemodynamic monitors, digital subtraction angiography units, pacemaker programming units, contrast power injectors, patient monitoring equipment, and all other CCL equipment.
- Performs diagnostic and interventional CCL procedures according to evidence base practice and policy.
- Utilizes proper exposure factors and acquisition programming, and use of tableside controls during procedures.
- Ensures radiation safety and protection guidelines are followed at all times.
- Functions as scrub assistant to assist during CCL procedures.
- Monitors patient's cardiac rhythm and hemodynamic values during CCL procedures using hemodynamic monitoring.
- Assists CCL staff during patient resuscitation efforts.
- Assists in patient preparation, movement, monitoring, and transportation prior to, during, and immediately following the CCL procedure.
- Ensures that a permanent record of all CCL procedures is stored on CDR or archiving device, and ensuring that all medical record keeping is up to date.
- Generates CD copies of CCL procedures for referral patients per medical referral request.
- Completes inventory counts of all CCL supplies, coordinates with Supply Chain to ensure timely ordering and delivery of supplies.
Principal Duties (Cont'D)
- Coordinates with Clinical Engineering for maintenance and repair of all CCL machinery.
- Maintains continuing education and attends workshops relevant to new CCL equipment, procedures, and techniques.
- Participates in Quality Program and Safety of the Cath Lab in compliance with accreditation standards and policy.
- Reports and follows up on discrepancies in cases to Picture Archiving and Communication System for correction.
- Implement all new practice/protocols as directed.
- Treats customers (guests, patients, nurses, physicians and other employees) with courtesy, respect and care.
- Presents a positive image of JHAH through professional appearance and behavior.
- Maintains confidentiality when conducting patient related discussions.
- Immediately brings abnormal findings to the attention of Senior Cardiovascular Tech, Cardiologist, and team.
- Supports unit culture of quality and safety.
- Assures patient comfort and dignity measures during transport, without exception.
- Frequently checks for and reads all communications.
- Demonstrates effective collaboration and team behaviors.
- Contributes to unit culture of quality and safety.
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