Cardiovascular Technologist

Company: Community Medical Centers
Location: Fresno
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Community Medical Centers is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Technologist to join their team in Fresno, California.Job SummaryThe ideal candidate will have experience in invasive cardiovascular procedures, including heart catheterizations, PCI, pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, and cardioversion. They will also be responsible for performing non-invasive procedures such as echocardiograms, treadmills, and pacemaker evaluations.Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and cardiovascular nurses with various invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Perform non-invasive procedures such as echocardiograms and treadmills.
• Provide accurate test data to physicians.
• Ensure quality images and data analysis for interpretation.
• Prepare for invasive procedures by preparing sterile tables and scrubbing.
• Record and burn procedure images onto compact discs and files appropriately.
• Order and stock supplies for the Cath Lab.
• Calibrate and balance equipment such as pressure recorders, transducers, digital analyzers, and other electronic diagnostic machines.
• Connect patients to electrocardiographic monitoring systems prior to catheterization or other procedures.
• Monitor and record intra-cardiac pressures and cardiac tracings throughout catheterization procedures.
• Make post-examination calculations from data gathered.
• Assemble calculations, recorded data, and log sheets after the examination and prepare them into a final report for use by the Cardiologist.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment and safety requirements.
• Assist Cardiologists with electrophysiology studies, including 3D mapping, cardiac ablation, and transseptal approach.
• Perform operations of EP mapping and ablation equipment, and data collection.
• Reprogram pacemakers and ICDs.
• Perform echocardiograms.Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two years of college with coursework in Biology and Anatomy and Physiology required.
  • Experience in the healthcare industry and/or a healthcare setting required.
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required.
  • RCIS or National Certification related to specialty and applicable to role required.Community Medical Centers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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