Cardiovascular Technologist bei Posterity Group LLC

Description

An excellent opportunity exists to work for a government contractor with competitive compensation and work-life balance. Posterity Group is seeking experienced Cardiovascular Technologist for the VA San Diego Healthcare System.

• Functions as the first assistant to the Cardiologist during the cardiovascular procedure. 
• Performs 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. 
• Operates radiologic fluoroscopy equipment to allow the medical team to appropriately visualize images during the procedure. 
• Assists or performs testing such as electrocardiograms (ECG), intravascular ultrasound, intracoronary pressure wire, drug exercise challenges, and the administration of dynamic electrocardiographic monitoring (Holter) analysis. 
• Monitors cardiac rhythms and able to recognize abnormal and life-threatening rhythms. 
• Performs other monitoring procedures such as oximetry, blood pressure, arterial monitoring, intracardiac monitoring and able to recognize abnormal readings. 
• Performs patient care procedures such as applying dressings, and collection of specimens or blood samples for analysis, and removal of access sheaths. 

Requirements

• at least 2 years of relevant experience 
• Complete an accredited educational program
• Pass a certification exam
• Obtain certification in Registered Vascular Technologist offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)