RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs both invasive and non-invasive procedures required for cardiovascular and cardiac electrophysiologic system diagnosis and therapeutic interventions according to established safety procedures.

• Provides patient care during procedures.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, sitting, lifting and pushing/pulling maximum weight of 50 pounds of force, carrying usual weight of 10 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.

• Continuous: seeing, hearing, speaking.

• Occasional: stooping/bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, finger dexterity.

• Operates various office equipment/machines, radiologic/hemodynamic/electrophysiologic equipment.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Subjected to noise/vibration from radiographic equipment.

• Frequent exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and radiation.

• Exposed to chemical odors and skin irritants.

• Work environment is fast paced and stressful with constant changes in priorities.

• Assigned on-call schedule as required.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current status as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); or one (1) year work experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist in a comparable Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory may be substituted for the certification requirement.

• CPR certification in BCLS and ACLS.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• In addition to certification or its equivalency, one (1) year work experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist in a comparable Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

• Experience and demonstrated knowledge in cardiac caths, percutaneous coronary interventions, pacemaker/ICD implants, valvuloplasties, and electrophysiology studies.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet