Cardiovascular Tech, KSMC (40, variable)

Job Summary:

Assists credentialed provider with all diagnostic interventional and therapeutic procedures within the cardiac and vascular laboratory environments. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects KPNW mission and philosophy goals. Works under direct supervision of a credentialed provider.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Serves as scrub assistant or monitor/recorder for cardiology and radiology studies.

+ Prepares and position patients for invasive procedures.

+ Assists cardiovascular tests and record patients hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments.

+ Manages patient arterial and venous access sites post-procedure, including removal of sheaths and safe management of hemostatic devices. Sets up, maintains and troubleshoots Intra Aortic Balloon Pump when required.

+ Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveform...