Cardiovascular Technologist

Company: Global Pharmatek
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title: Cardiovascular Technician
Job Location:Tacoma, WA 98405
Duration: 3+ months (Possible extension)

Nature of Job: Onsite

Job Responsibilities:
Prepares patients, operates and assembles hemodynamic and electrophysiologic equipment during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Registers patients by entering anticipated service data into the patient record, verifying medical history.
Comforts patients by welcoming them to the cardiology suite, answering their questions, and responding to requests.
Supports physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments with the use of a catheter.
Completes electro-cardiograms (EKGs or ECGs) by attaching electrodes to the patient s chest, arms, and legs.
Completes treadmill stress tests by connecting patients to EKG monitors.
Completes non-invasive peripheral vascular tests by collecting ultrasound echoes to form a screen image of the heart function, blood flow, and circulation.

Education:
A diploma in cardiovascular technology from a university, hospital, clinic; a bachelor s degree in cardiovascular technology; or an undergraduate certificate in cardiovascular technology

Experience:
At least 5 year of work experience is required.
Cath Lab experience is required.

Licenses and Certifications:
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support )

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