CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNICIAN FT [0337]

Job Location : 0337--3350 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR SAN DIEGO CA 92161 (h) - SAN DIEGO, CADescriptionA-Team Solutions LLC is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Technologist for a contract position we have available at the VA San Diego HealthCare System. Contract is 1 year with up to 4 additional years, shifts are 8 hours, call required and overtime possible.Duties and Responsibilities:Function as the first assistant to the Cardiologist during cardiovascular procedures.Perform a wide range of diagnostic tests and support duties such as the collection of blood samples for analysis for research, coagulation studies and blood gas determination.Operate radiologic fluoroscopy equipment to visualize images during the procedure, assists/performs testing such as electrocardiograms (ECG), Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), echocardiograms, Intracoronary Pressure Wire, Drug exercise challenges, and the administration of Dynamic Electrocardiograph (EKG's) analysis.Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize abnormal and life-threatening rhythms.Perform other monitoring procedures such as oximetry, blood pressure, arterial monitoring, intracardiac monitoring and recognize abnormal readings.Perform patient care procedures such as applying dressings, and collection of specimens or blood samples for analysis.Be scrubbed and gowned and responsible for preparing catheters, guide wires, transducers, angioplasty balloons, stents, and manifold assembly.Operate the angiographic pressure injector to control the rate of pressure development and minimize ventricular irritability during the procedure.Function in the nonsterile role (circulator) by preparing the vascular access site on the patient, positioning the patient, operating the electric exam table and radiologic equipment, opening sterile supplies and monitoring patient physiologic response to the procedure.During cardiac arrest, operate the defibrillator and initiate CPR to restore the patient to a normal cardiac rhythm.Set up the Procedure Suite, ensuring sterile supplies and other required equipment are properly presented as determined by the procedure being performed.Set up Mac Lab and the GE Innova x-ray computers, perform quality checks to ensure readiness for use during the procedure, and perform a check of lead shielding equipment in compliance with National Standards.Prepare various computer software and peripheral devices to quantify coronary lesions and generate ventricular analysis reports, cardiac output, and maintain logs of patient data.Perform daily calibration of equipment, prepare physiologic monitoring equipment, and perform quality checks for various lab analysis equipment.Coordinate the scheduling of patients and generate reports while keeping records.Familiarize with the use of an electronic medical record to obtain scheduling information, patient exam notes and results.Perform elementary preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment and coordinate emergency and preventive services with Biomedical Engineering.Recognize normal anatomy and functional anatomy in diseased conditions and have knowledge of the coronary arteries and cardiac chamber anomalies.Provide for the psychosocial needs of patients and their families; including explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and gain cooperation.Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSAQualificationsRequirements:Minimum Education: Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist Program (CVT) or Certified Radiologic Technologist Program (CRT).Minimum Experience: 2 years hospital experience.Required Certification: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS); or Certified Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT); or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).State Licensure Requirement: CRT Board of Health California or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) for Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).Salary: $47.00 - $51.00 per hour.For more information about the position, please contact Lara Gullett at 606-356-3960 or lgullett@a-teamsolutions.com.For more information about A-Team Solutions LLC, visit www.a-teamsolutions.com.A-Team Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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