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Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)

Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)

Ansible Government SolutionsSan Diego, CA, US
30+ days ago
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Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting for Cardiovascular Technologists (CVT) to work with us in support of the VA San Diego Healthcare System, located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161.

If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas.

Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology.

To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Position Pays :

  • $53-$65 / hr Schedule   Will be expected to be available 24 / 7, including holidays and shall participate in call coverage a minimum of two weeks per month.
  • The normal tour of duty is an 8-hour day and 40 hours per week.

Shall be available to work Monday through Friday from 7 :

  • 30 AM to 4 : 00 PM.
  • CVT's shall have an estimated on-call amount of up to 100 hours per month, 200 hours per contract year, to be covered and rotated between the pool of Cardiovascular Technologists.
  • This number is variable dependent on the procedural volume of the Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs.
  • Responsibilities Shall function as the first assistant to the Cardiologist during the cardiovascular procedure.
  • 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 allow the medical team to appropriately 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 can recognize abnormal readings.

    • Perform patient care procedures such as applying dressings, and collection of specimens or blood samples for analysis.

  • Shall be scrubbed and gowned, and shall be responsible for preparing catheters, guide wires, transducers, angioplasty balloons, stents, and manifold assembly.
  • The CVT shall operate the angiographic pressure injector to control the rate of pressure development and limits the onset of ejection to minimize ventricular irritability during the procedure.
  • May also 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 the CVT shall 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 carefully selected and 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, set up the GE x-ray diagnostic system (angio / fluoroscopic) so that appropriate views of cardiac anatomy can be obtained and recorded for analysis, and perform a check of lead shielding equipment in compliance with National Standards (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Radiation Exposure – as low as is reasonably achievable (ALARA).
  • Prepare the various computer software and peripheral devices (disk and magnetic tape drives and video formatters) to quantify coronary lesions and to generate ventricular analysis reports, cardiac output (thermodilution, Fick determinations), and maintains logs of patient data and library of videotapes and hardcopy tracings.
  • Perform daily calibration of equipment, prepare physiologic monitoring equipment such as ECG, Oximetry, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), balloon catheters, code cart, Intravascular ultrasound, Fick cardiac output device, Therapeutic Pressure wire, defibrillator, and various other complex equipment.
  • Perform quality checks for various lab analysis equipment such as blood gas, coagulation studies that are used throughout the procedure, and ensures that emergency medication is available in the suite, performing quality checks to verify outdates and competency of like containers to ensure sterility and correct medication dosage.
  • The CVT shall also perform a quality assessment of the 35mm cine film processor, daily, validating sensitometer exposures and ensuring correct parameters are used.
  • Coordinate the scheduling of patients.
  • Generate reports and keep records.
  • The CVT shall review test results with the interpreting physician.
  • Be familiar with the use of an electronic medical record to obtain scheduling information, patient exam notes and results, etc.
  • They shall be familiar with the use of other simple computer-based data entry forms for recording preliminary data from each recorded examination.
  • Perform elementary preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment and coordinate emergency and preventive services with Biomedical Engineering and outside service companies.
  • Shall recognize normal anatomy and functional anatomy in diseased conditions and shall have knowledge and clear understanding of the coronary arteries and cardiac chamber anomalies as well as pressure requirements of the heart to anticipate and set up for the specific catheterization procedure needed to make a diagnostic evaluation.
  • The CVT shall have knowledge and understanding of electrocardiography (EKG), how to perform the procedure accurately; understanding of abnormal cardiac rhythm during catheterization so that proper therapy be initiated.
  • Shall recognize and provide for the psychosocial needs of patients and their families; including explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and gain cooperation.

    • Qualifications US Citizen Minimum Education – Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist Program (CVT) or Certified Radiologic Technologist Program (CRT) Minimum Experience – 3 years hospital experience (excluding training) Required Certification – Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS); or Certified Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT); or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) State Licensure - CRT Board of Health California or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) for Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) American Heart Association BLS ACLS preferred All candidates must be able to :

  • Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist Lift up to 20 lbs Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance Push / pull with 30 lbs of force All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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