<p>Job Summary: Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation are the values that define Waterbury Hospital. We are a top-rated cardiac care organization seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Technologist to join our Cardiac Cath Lab in Waterbury, CT. This position is responsible for assisting physicians in performing invasive cardiac, non-invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, and structural heart procedures. The Cardiovascular Technologist will operate and maintain cardiac and radiological equipment, providing care for adult, and older adult populations.</p> <p>Scope of Position: The Cardiovascular Technologist is a specialized technician proficient in all phases of cardiac invasive testing and non-invasive testing.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Procedure Assistance:</p> </li><li> <p>Assist physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures, including Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) and other diagnostic procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Utilize knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, sterile techniques, and testing protocols to assist in procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform hemodynamic data collection, analyze parameters, and recognize arrhythmias for final diagnostic reporting.</p> </li><li> <p>Operate computers, monitors, and other diagnostic equipment efficiently.</p> </li><li> <p>Recognize and report abnormal hemodynamic parameters and arrhythmias during procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Patient Care:</p> </li><li> <p>Actively provide patient care, ensuring patient comfort and safety, with consideration for age-appropriate needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Complete and maintain accurate records for patient identification and procedure documentation.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide patient information and comfort measures throughout procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Equipment Operation and Maintenance:</p> </li><li> <p>Operate and maintain imaging and radiological equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality before and during procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Calibrate and maintain diagnostic equipment, ensuring proper functionality and documenting daily measurements.</p> </li><li> <p>Handle the injection of contrast media and monitor data systems during procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform quantitative coronary analysis and left ventricular function measurements.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaboration and Professional Development:</p> </li><li> <p>Promote effective working relationships to achieve department goals and objectives.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as a preceptor for students or trainees, assisting in their development under the guidance of senior staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Engage in professional development to maintain current knowledge and skills in cardiovascular technology.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate effectively and confidentially with professional staff, patients, and families.</p> </li><li> <p>Safety and Compliance:</p> </li><li> <p>Follow sterile techniques and maintain a sterile environment during procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Adhere to all safety protocols, including bloodborne pathogens, radiation exposure, and lifting or moving patients.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in Quality Improvement Programs to enhance department performance and patient outcomes.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other related duties as required to support department operations.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Required:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education:</p> </li><li> <p>High School Diploma required.</p> </li><li> <p>Basic computer skills and ability to access the internet and hospital programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience:</p> </li><li> <p>One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a Clinical Cardiology setting.</p> </li><li> <p>Two (2) years of experience in an invasive cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Preferred successful completion of an accredited Registered Cardiovascular Program with certification as RCIS or equivalent can substitute for the required experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Skills and Abilities:</p> </li><li> <p>BLS</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of sterile techniques and working in a sterile environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding of scientific principles related to cardiovascular technology and primary arrhythmia interpretation.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate effectively and confidentially with staff, patients, and families.</p> </li><li> <p>Capability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to patient elements, such as bloodborne pathogens.</p> </li><li> <p>Physical ability to lift, pull, and push patients and stretchers; standing and walking for extended periods while wearing a lead-lined apron is required.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pharmacology</p> </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Exposure to radiation scatter during fluoroscopy and angiographies. </li><li>Required to lift and position patients. </li></ul> <p>Schedule: rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities, required to be within a 30-minute travel radius while on-call.</p>