Location: Miami,FL, USA
Loyal Source Government Services is looking for Cardiovascular Technicians to work at the Miami VA Healthcare System located at 1201 NW 16 Street, Miami FL 33125
Job Summary: To perform support services in the cardiac catheterization lab/operating room. The range of Cardiovascular Technician Support Services will be provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility and the standard of care shall be of the quality, meeting or exceeding currently recognized national standards as established by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Key Responsibilities: Cardiovascular Technicians function independently as a member of the cardiovascular lab and reports to the nurse manager. The technician works with the patient care team that includes registered nurses, cardiovascular technologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other providers. The Cardiovascular Technicians are responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of systems to assure the smooth and efficient flow of patients for procedures in the Cardiovascular Lab.
Functions of the Cardiovascular Technicians
include:
Transporting patients, preparation for the procedures such as prepping the access site, placing monitor including oxygen saturation sensor, blood pressure cuff, preparation of sterile field, draping patient following strict sterile techniques, transducer set ups, calibration and operation of complex technical equipment for the invasive cardiac procedures such as transferring images to cardiology PACs system, X-fluoroscopy equipment for coronary/peripheral angiography procedures, Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging/Pressure wire system, Rotablator, Medrad - Injector, Angio jet Thrombectomy System, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Defibrillator, Bio sense Webster/BP Bard System, Valley Force Electrosurgical, Doppler, EKG machine and other cardiac equipment as required.
• Applying knowledge, skills, and abilities to new software that interfaces with hospital CPRS and to upgraded Siemens digital X-ray room, where high skill technique is demanded from the operator to perform a procedure, such as assign specific protocol for different types of patients. Knowledge to transfer patient image data from server to inside the procedures room. Ability to operate the new software and apply it to that specific digital equipment.
• Ensuring that the equipment is properly maintained and functioning properly. Troubleshooting and following the manufacturer's recommendations for operation of the equipment. Reporting any equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel (Ex. Biomedical Department, etc.) to ensure prompt corrective actions as necessary. Reporting work orders needed for equipment repair or breakdowns and following up.
• Adhering to hospital RMB guidelines and establishes standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Operating the Phillips Allura software equipment
• Searching and registering new patients according to the modality
• Applying different protocol settings for the CTO procedure to decrease the X ray exposure towards the patient and the staff by adjusting the exposure of the x ray tube applying different protocol depending on the use of the room be it for Angiogram exam, Electrophysiology study, Right Heart, PCI, Intracoronary Stent, or Pacemaker Procedure.
• Operating the GE Vascular Intra-cardiac ICE Vivid ultrasound equipment, registering the patient, and choosing the appropriate transducer to obtain comprehensive real time results
• Participating in new procedures such as the Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) and applying knowledge in Cross Boss System Procedures and the Stingray System from Boston Scientific
• Assisting the physician in placing collagen patches, and the Minx Vascular Devices with applying knowledge and skill towards products from Vascular Solution
• Archiving ultrasound patient data images from Volcano software to the hospital server
• Participating in complex radial procedures, applying KSAs on how to prep a patient for Transradial approach, and understanding the multiple supplies used to perform this procedure.
• Applying KSAs to assist the interventionist in use of Arterial occlusive devices (TRB and Devices) and employing knowledge in assisting with archiving hemostasis.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
Eligible for health, dental, vision insurance. Paid time off including paid holidays.
Pay: 36.17/hr
About Loyal Source
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