The Medical Instrument (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.
The Medical Instrument (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 understanding and knowledge of supplies (catheters, wires, balloons, stents etc.) and other equipment involved in order to perform these complex procedures.
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. The incumbent train new fellows on how to use the x-ray equipment, transducers, and catheters based on different technological processes.
The cardiovascular technologist work as a team member along with nurses to prep patients, which includes connecting patient to monitors prior to procedure to ensure proper hemodynamics data collection. Work Schedule : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
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LISA.CHABARRIA@VA.GOV · 443-220-9562
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $83309 – $108307/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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