SENIOR CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST, INVASIVE

21 أغسطس، 2022

0 6 2 دقائق

Job Description

Summary
Acts in a senior capacity and assists other technologists on performing sophisticated procedures. Assists the manager with planning and coordination of cardiac catheterization activities. Performs duties of cardiovascular technologist (Invasive).Essential Responsibilities and Duties
2.Makes preliminary analysis and hemodynamic interpretation for the cardiologist's further study and diagnosis. Insures recording all findings and incorporating these into patient's medical record/system database.
3.Carries out all catheterization procedures under direction of cardiologist. Assists with scrub duties and positions radiographic equipment correctly.
4.Analyses and assesses temporary and permanent pacemaker lead (s) and programs pacemaker devices.
5.Receives and completes on a timely manner the work assignments from the manager of the department and gives assignments to technical staff.
6.Assists the manager with daily operational activities, problems solving and coordinating with physicians/floors regarding patients preparation and transportation.
7.Insures the availability of proper equipment and supplies prior Cath procedure and inform the manager of the shortage or need for equipment repair.
8.Determines the needs for further training of the cardiovascular technologist staff.
9.Assists the training, education, and supervision of students, fellows, and new staff members and the evaluation of their performance. Interviews and orients new staff.
10.Ensures that clinical equipment is safe and functional and performs routine equipment maintenance. Informs the manager of safety hazards or need for repair/maintenance.
11.Assists with emergency resuscitation measures.
12.Contributes with research projects, program development, data collection, and other projects. Participates in departmental quality control and quality improvement programs.
13.Participates in staff meetings, in-services, continuing education, and quality improvement programs.
14.Responsible for one of the sections as needed (Paediatric, Adult or Electrophysiology). Responsible for section elated staff training and competency check offs.
15.Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.
16.Participates in self and other's education, training, and development, as applicable.
17.Performs other related duties as assigned. Education
Master's, Bachelor's, or Associate Degree/Diploma in Health Sciences and completion of accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology is required.Experience Required
Two (2) years of related experience with Master's, four (4) years with Bachelor's, or six (6) years with Associate Degree/Diploma is required.
.Grade 10:
-Four (4) years as Senior Cardiovascular Technologist (Invasive) at KFSH&RC.
-Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years.
-One hundred (100) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].Other Requirements(Certificates)
.Certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required.
.English proficiency is essential.