Cardiovascular Technician

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date. General Radiography is also required in addition to any specialty. State Radiology Technologist licensure issued by Wisconsin Radiography Examining Board required within 18 months (1-1/2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Assist with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.

• Prepare patients for procedures. Review medical history, position patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
• Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifacts and react appropriately.
• Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly report any abnormal findings in patient’s condition.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensure equipment is properily functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.