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