Cardiac Tech Job
Cardiac Tech Job Info.
| Facility: | St. Peter's Hospital |
| Location: | Helena , Montana USA |
| Degree: | Not Specified |
| Compensation: | $20 to $26 per hour |
| Perm/Temp: | Perm |
| Workload: | Full Time |
| Supervisory Exp.: | No |
| Certifications: | Current BCLS Required ACLS Required Within 12 Months Of Hire. |
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| Date Posted: | 07/22/2008 |
Job Contact Info.
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| Contact Name: | Carla Sturn |
| Company: | St. Peter's Hospital |
| Agency: | No |
| Phone: | 406-444-2277 |
| Fax: | 406-447-2609 |
| Website: | Visit Website |
| List All Jobs: | St. Peter's Hospital Jobs |
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About Cardiac Tech Jobs
Cardiovascular technologists assist doctors in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) problems. Cardiovascular technologists may specialize in three areas of practice-invasive cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular technology. Cardiovascular technicians, who specialize in electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, and Holter monitors are known as cardiographic, or EKG technicians.
Cardiovascular technologists specializing in invasive procedures are called cardiology technologists. They assist doctors with cardiac catheterization procedures in which a small tube, or catheter, is wound through a patient's blood vessel from a spot on the patient's leg into the heart. The procedure can determine whether a blockage exists in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. The procedure also can help to diagnose other problems. Part of the procedure may involve balloon angioplasty, which can be used to treat blockages of blood vessels or heart valves without the need for heart surgery. Cardiology technologists assist physicians as they insert a catheter with a balloon on the end to the point of the obstruction. (Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook)
JOB SUMMARY (overview of job): Primary responsibility for performing Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiograms and assisting with Cardiac-catheterization with related procedures (including Percutaneous Transluminal Cardiac Angioplasty and Stents, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, Pacemaker implantation, and programming, Pericardialcentesis). Performs EKG's, Holter monitoring, Exercise Stress Tests, Pharmacologic Stress Testing, Peripheral vascular tests and other diagnostic tests as necessary. Communicates continuously with physician about patient condition. Performs diagnostic tests as necessary. Assists physician during invasive and noninvasive procedures. Operates all equipment safely and correctly. Maintains PAR levels. Ensures the needs of the Cardiology Department including the Cardiac Cath Laboratory, Stress testing and Echocardiogram teams needs are met. Works with the department director in orientation of new employees, input for employee evaluations, development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the department. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Understands and adheres to Radiation Safety policies and procedures when working in radiation controlled areas.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years experience performing echo, stress and Cardiac Cath procedures preferred.
EDUCATION: High School diploma required. Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiovascular technologies and/or 1-3 years experience preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Registered, or registry eligible in Cardiovascular technologies preferred. Current BCLS required. Certified ACLS required within 12 months of hire.
ATITUDES: Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers. Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Open to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.