Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiovascular)

at  US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

EDUCATION

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

• Serves in a multi-role (scrub; monitor; circulator; instructor; equipment, supply and budget) capacity as a Cardiovascular Medical Instrument Technician.
• Identifies and selects patient/procedure-specific catheters, supplies, equipment, contrast medium, and volume to meet the requirements of the procedure.
• Sets up sterile field. Monitors and ensures compliance with aseptic technique and radiation safety principles.
• Responsible for all required daily maintenance and preventive maintenance of cine processing equipment.
• Notifies the operating cardiologists of the procedure status, the current patient condition, and other vital information that may affect the procedure.
• Operates defibrillator and pacemaker generator as well as radiographic contrast injector, cardiac output, intravascular ultrasound, angiojet, atherectomy, rotablator, pressure wire, and intra-aortic balloon pump consoles.
• Applies noninvasive cardiovascular techniques of electrocardiography (12-lead ECG) and assists with synchronized cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing.
• Operates an interactive computerized digital subtraction angiographic system in order to produce coronary and left ventricular graphic images, and to perform pulmonary, aortic, and peripheral arterial imaging.
• Ensures that the lab has adequate supplies for all procedures performed.