CVVT 1201 Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology Functions of the Cardiovascular Technologist

Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists work in cardiac catheterization laboratories and cardiac research facilities. They assist the cardiologist in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, angiography procedures and measuring cardiovascular parameters.

The Catheterization Team : their functions /technical viewpoints

circulating technologist

Technician Viewpoint The circulating technologist provides care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization - preparing and maintaining the cardiac cath suite for all cardiovascular procedures, and establishing and assembling the type and quantity of material and special equipment needed for daily procedures and possible emergencies. They also respond to surgical emergency requirements such as cardiac, pulmonary or respiratory failure and hemorrhage.

Scrub Tech

Scrub tech Scrub tech assist in surgical operations under the supervision of cardiologist, registered or other surgical personnel. They prepare the cardiac cath lab and patient prior to surgery and assist the cardiologist during the procedure.

The Medical Imaging

Medical Imaging The radiologic technologist is trained in x-ray principles, use of the power injector and digital imaging systems.

Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities include Image Quality Image Files Radiation Protection For the team For the patient Technical Consultants Monitoring radiation exposure rates

Monitoring the patient

Monitoring responsibilities Responsible for the monitoring and recording of the ECG and the hemodynamic data and keeping the physician apprised of changes in cardiac pressures and rhythms. The technician must be able to interpret pressure and ECG

Monitoring the patient and operating the radiology equipment

The RCVT has three responsibilities Scrub Circulate Monitor

Professional Affiliations

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Professionally Leads To Graduates from the program are eligible to sit for the exam to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential offered by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). After passing the exam, the graduate is eligible for limited medical radiologic (LMRT) licensure in the state of Texas.

Professional Organizations Cardiovascular Credentialing International The Society of Cardiovascular Professionals

Cardiovascular Credentialing International http://www.cci-online.org/

The Society of Cardiovascular Professionals http://sicp.com/index-6.html

Cardiovascular Credentialing International http://www.cci-online.org/ Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals http://www.acp-online.org/

Assignment: complete application for Student Membership ( copy of letter of acknowledgement to instructor) http://sicp.com/index-6.html

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