Overview:
Job Title: Cardiovascular Technologists
Department: Interventional Services
Reports to: IR/OR Manager
Compensation: Min $39.65 - Max $66.39
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!
DEFINITION OF POSITION:
The Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) supports the interventional team by assisting in the performance of interventional radiology, vascular and cardiac procedures. The CVT will prepare and set up equipment, sterile instruments, contrast supplies, and mobile imaging units (e.g., ultrasound, IVUS), use sterile technique and scrubs in cases, coordinate with nursing, physicians, and other staff to manage contrast administration and monitor patient safety, and, under personal or direct supervision of a qualified supervising provider, position and manipulate the fluoroscopy system during procedures within Oregon state laws and without application of fluoroscopy (i.e. depressing the pedal).
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
A. Personal Traits, Qualities, and Aptitudes
Must be able to:
1. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
a) Scrub Role
1) When assigned, functions as the scrub technologist using sterile techniques to assist physicians during interventional and catheter-based procedures.
2) Prepares and organizes sterile instruments, guidewires, catheters, sheaths, embolic materials, and procedural trays.
3) Anticipates physician needs and responds quickly and accurately during critical moments.
4) Demonstrates familiarity with vascular anatomy, device sizing, catheter selection, and table-side procedural flow.
5) Actively communicate with monitor person to ensure procedure activities and times are documented
6) Fluoroscopy Support
a) Under personal or direct supervision of a qualified supervising provider, position and manipulate (angle, rotate, etc.) fluoroscopy unit. At no time is the CVT to depress the foot pedal and deliver radiation or perform radiologic duties outside of Oregon state law limitations.
b) Observe radiation fields, patient position, and assist in maintaining sterile drapes/shields.
c) Ensure radiation safety protocols are followed (e.g., lead shield positioning).
b) Monitor Role (Hemodynamic & Procedural Monitoring)
1) When assigned, functions as the primary monitor technologist, recording hemodynamic data, pressures, and procedural events.
2) Ensures allergy considerations are communicated during the timeout and reflected in procedural documentation.
3) Operates and troubleshoots physiological monitoring systems (e.g., hemodynamic recorders, ECG, oxygen saturation).
4) Documents all supplies used, implants, contrast usage, and procedural details accurately.
5) Communicates real-time findings to the procedural team, ensuring accurate documentation of events, medications, and device deployment.
c) Peri-Procedure
1) Assists with patient preparation, patient positioning, connecting monitoring equipment and equipment placement.
2) Performs patient identification, procedure verification, and timeout processes in accordance with institutional policy.
3) Provides support during sedation, as needed, under the direction of nursing and medical staff.
4) Help to monitor patient condition, respond to changes during procedures and assist team, as needed or requested.
5) Perform sheath pulls and vascular access management as needed.
d) Department Support
1) Assist with managing supplies and par levels, restocking procedure room, tracking expiration dates, rotating stock, and receiving, unpacking, labeling, and shelving incoming inventory.
2) Assist with room turnover efficiency by assisting with post procedure cleanup such as sharps and biohazard materials disposal according to policy and preparing the room for the next case (restocking, setting up basic items, checking lead availability).
3) Assists with tracking equipment, report and document malfunctioning equipment; assist with placing and documenting service calls when needed.
4) Ensure devices are cleaned, charged, and stored properly (e.g., ultrasound, IVUS, etc.).
2. Work independently, making evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria
3. Recognize the rights, responsibilities, and confidentiality of all patients from every socioeconomic background, conveying empathy and communicating effectively
B. Working Conditions
Inside environment, protected from the weather but not necessarily temperature changes. Subject to frequent exposure to infection, contagious disease, and hazardous materials and equipment. Occasionally subject to combative patients. Variable noise levels. Also subject to rapid pace, multiple stimuli, unpredictable environment, and critical situations.
C. Physical Demands/Traits
Must be able to:
1. Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear
2. Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
3. Perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes
4. Extend arms and hands in any direction
5. Seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands
6. Pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers
7. Perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture. Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous walking and standing. Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors. Rare lifting of greater than 100 pounds.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Required: High school diploma or GED required.
Desired: Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) program.
Experience:
Required: Minimum two years of experience as a CVT, RCVT, RCIS, or scrubbing in interventional cases in either an International Radiology or Cath Lab performing vascular or cath lab diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Desired: Able to function as interventional scrub tech, monitor-person, and provide imaging support to position and manipulate fluoroscopy unit under personal or direct supervision of a qualified supervising provider without delivering fluoroscopy (i.e. depressing pedal).
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations:
Current BLS and ACLS certification, NIH Stroke Scale certification (ACLS and NIH stroke scale course certificate within 6 months of hire), and certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty preferred (e.g., RCIS).
Equipment/Tools/Work Aids:
Fixed fluoroscopy equipment, portable ultrasound, IVUS, temporary pacer.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial wellbeing.
Other:
Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population.
