Position Overview
Job Summary:
Assists credentialed provider with all diagnostic interventional and therapeutic procedures within the cardiac and vascular laboratory environments. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects KPNW mission and philosophy goals. Works under direct supervision of a credentialed provider.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Serves as scrub assistant or monitor/recorder for cardiology and radiology studies.
+ Prepares and position patients for invasive procedures.
+ Assists cardiovascular tests and record patients hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments.
+ Manages patient arterial and venous access sites post-procedure, including removal of sheaths and safe management of hemostatic devices. Sets up, maintains and troubleshoots Intra Aortic Balloon Pump when required.
+ Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveform...