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Medical Instrument Technician (Cardiac Catheterization)
Direct Jobs, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
The Medical Instrument technician (Cardiac Catheterization) functions independently as a member of the cardiovascular lab under the guidance of the interventional cardiologists and reports to the Nurse Manager. The cardiovascular technologist possesses knowledge of all cardiac procedures taking place in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab through knowledge of cardiac anatomy/physiology/pathology. The Cardiovascular Technologist works collaboratively with the patient care team.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation Licensure or Certification: Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation, however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English Physical Requirements: In accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Duties
The Medical Instrument technician (Cardiac Catheterization) Technician functions independently as a member of the cardiovascular lab under the supervision of the nurse manager The technician works with the patient care team that includes registered nurses, cardiovascular technologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other on peripheral vascular disease Cardiac Catheterization set up (Left Heart Catheterizations/Right Heart Catheterizations) The work requires the incumbent to record and interpret data from highly specialized x-ray, infrared, mechanical, electrical, electronic, ultrasonic, and digital computerized systems The incumbent has the ability to independently perform technical aspects of highly intense invasive procedure of different types of cardiology studies, hemodynamic calculations, and electrophysiology and adapt equipment to that particular patient's conditions for the best study/imaging quality and results Preferred Qualifications
Certification Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is highly desirable Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level Preferred Experience: The preferred candidate will have at least two years of cardiovascular experience We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation Licensure or Certification: Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation, however, it is strongly desirable at GS-6 or above as evidence of possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities English Language Proficiency: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English Physical Requirements: In accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Duties
The Medical Instrument technician (Cardiac Catheterization) Technician functions independently as a member of the cardiovascular lab under the supervision of the nurse manager The technician works with the patient care team that includes registered nurses, cardiovascular technologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other on peripheral vascular disease Cardiac Catheterization set up (Left Heart Catheterizations/Right Heart Catheterizations) The work requires the incumbent to record and interpret data from highly specialized x-ray, infrared, mechanical, electrical, electronic, ultrasonic, and digital computerized systems The incumbent has the ability to independently perform technical aspects of highly intense invasive procedure of different types of cardiology studies, hemodynamic calculations, and electrophysiology and adapt equipment to that particular patient's conditions for the best study/imaging quality and results Preferred Qualifications
Certification Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is highly desirable Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable for employees at this level Preferred Experience: The preferred candidate will have at least two years of cardiovascular experience We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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