Education: Graduate of an academic program of health sciences or invasive cardiovascular technology required; If employee has been credentialed as an RCIS by the CCI since 2013 or earlier, formal education is not required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support and one (1) of the following required:
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Radiological Technologist in Cardiovascular-InterventionalTechnology (ARRT-CV) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Five (5) years of experience as an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides technical support to physicians during catheterization procedures as a scrub technician, charter or driver, providing physician with handling of sterile equipment.
• Records all types of cardiovascular procedures; performs physiologic monitoring of patients during procedures interpreting ECG patterns and dysrhythmias.
• Analyzes arterial and venous blood gas and respired gas samples through the operation of automatic analyzing equipment to determine patient’s cardiac output, metabolic state and oxygen saturation.
• Enters patient data in computer for patient record at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
• Operates recording and imaging equipment, as required, and maintains quality control of hemodynamic equipment and film processing equipment
• Maintains supplies and equipment in the Cardiac Cath Laboratory according to department standards.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.