Description

Description Reads and interprets electrocardiogram with special emphasis on arrhythmia analysis. Alerts physicians of any changes in rhythm or conduction. Responsibilities Monitors patient’s blood pressures and informs physician of any changes from baseline Monitors the position of catheter in the heart by interpreting intracardiac pressures Records pressures in all chambers requested by physician Maintains through the use of the Cardiac Cath Lab computer a complete record of all events occurring during a procedure Responsible for calibrating and operating the equipment during a procedure. i.e. A-Vox, Cardiac Output, ACT Informs physician and monitoring CVT of results Supplies physician with equipment during procedures. i.e. catheter, wires, balloons, and stints Responsible for all data analysis, processing data through computer and printing out all appropriate information Sets up and calibrates the intra-aortic balloon pump, sets the initial timing and fine tunes the timing with the physician once balloon is in place Monitors the balloon pump during procedure and stays with the patient until ...