Cardiovascular Technician
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About the Role
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare seeks a Cardiovascular Technician to perform technical and diagnostic procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The role requires assisting with interventional and diagnostic procedures, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring patient safety.
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Responsibilities
- Activate, operate, and troubleshoot all radiographic equipment, hemodynamic monitors, digital subtraction angiography units, pacemaker programming units, contrast power injectors, and patient monitoring equipment in the CCL.
- Perform diagnostic and interventional CCL procedures according to evidence based practice and policy.
- Ensure radiation safety and protection guidelines are followed at all times.
- Function as scrub assistant to assist during CCL procedures.
- Monitor patient's cardiac rhythm and hemodynamic values during CCL procedures.
- Assist in patient preparation, movement, monitoring, and transportation prior to, during, and immediately following CCL procedures.
- Ensure permanent record of all CCL procedures is stored on CDR or archiving device and medical record keeping is up to date.
- Complete inventory counts of all CCL supplies and coordinate with Supply Chain for timely ordering and delivery.
- Coordinate with Clinical Engineering for maintenance and repair of all CCL machinery.
- Participate in Quality Program and Safety of the Cath Lab in compliance with accreditation standards.
Requirements
- High School diploma plus 2 year Diploma/Associate Degree in Cardiovascular/Radiology Technology
- Minimum 2 years of work experience as Cardiovascular Tech in a Cardiac Cath Lab
- Completion of Cardiovascular Technology internship program
- Basic computer skills
- Working knowledge of spoken and written English
- Spoken Arabic is desirable
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Basic Function
- Performs a variety of technical and non technical functions with direction from the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) Lead.
- Assists in clinical areas that require Cardiovascular Technology support including in patient and out patient services.
Scope
- Works within Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Nursing & Clinical Services Organization.
- Carries out specialized therapeutic, technical and diagnostic procedures under supervision of an Advanced/Senior Cardiovascular Tech.
- Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and instruments.
- May be assigned to other duties as required in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
- Requires thorough current knowledge in all aspects of cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures and protocols.
- Work performed during normal working hours but will be on call and may be required to work shifts.
Principal Contacts
- Routine daily contact with CCL Unit staff, Clinical Engineering Unit staff, CSS staff, hospital staff, clinic staff, and auxiliary medical personnel.
- Frequent contact with clinicians and patients.
- Occasional with other JHAH and outside services.
Principal Duties
- Activates, operates, and troubleshoots all radiographic equipment, hemodynamic monitors, digital subtraction angiography units, pacemaker programming units, contrast power injectors, patient monitoring equipment, and all other CCL equipment.
- Performs diagnostic and interventional CCL procedures according to evidence base practice and policy.
- Utilizes proper exposure factors and acquisition programming, and use of tableside controls during procedures.
- Ensures radiation safety and protection guidelines are followed at all times.
- Functions as scrub assistant to assist during CCL procedures.
- Monitors patient's cardiac rhythm and hemodynamic values during CCL procedures using hemodynamic monitoring.
- Assists CCL staff during patient resuscitation efforts.
- Assists in patient preparation, movement, monitoring, and transportation prior to, during, and immediately following the CCL procedure.
- Ensures that a permanent record of all CCL procedures is stored on CDR or archiving device, and ensuring that all medical record keeping is up to date.
- Generates CD copies of CCL procedures for referral patients per medical referral request.
- Completes inventory counts of all CCL supplies, coordinates with Supply Chain to ensure timely ordering and delivery of supplies.
- Coordinates with Clinical Engineering for maintenance and repair of all CCL machinery.
Principal Duties (cont'd)
- Maintains continuing education and attends workshops relevant to new CCL equipment, procedures, and techniques.
- Participates in Quality Program and Safety of the Cath Lab in compliance with accreditation standards and policy.
- Reports and follows up on discrepancies in cases to Picture Archiving and Communication System for correction.
- Implements all new practice/protocols as directed.
- Treats customers (guests, patients, nurses, physicians and other employees) with courtesy, respect and care.
- Presents a positive image of JHAH through professional appearance and behavior.
- Maintains confidentiality when conducting patient related discussions.
- Immediately brings abnormal findings to the attention of Senior Cardiovascular Tech, Cardiologist, and team.
- Supports unit culture of quality and safety.
- Assures patient comfort and dignity measures during transport, without exception.
- Frequently checks for and reads all communications.
- Demonstrates effective collaboration and team behaviors.
Education
- High School (12 years schooling).
- 2 Years Diploma/Associate Degree in Cardiovascular / Radiology Technology.
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Cardiac Technology is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ work experience as Cardiovascular Tech in a Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Completion of Cardiovascular Technology internship program.
Certifications/Other requirements as applicable
- The following Certifications preferred: Cardiac Interventional (CI) / Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) / Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
- Candidates must meet the requirements of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties / Ministry Of Health.
- Basic computer skills desirable.
- Working knowledge of spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is desirable.
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