Cardiovascular Technologist II

Baylor St. Luk's Medical Center:

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Position Summary 

Assist with the advanced setup, operation, and maintenance of mechanical circulatory support systems, and perform hemodynamic profiles for assessment of critically ill patients.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Provides advanced technical support for all non‐investigational mechanical circulatory support systems, including the intra‐aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices and other life support systems. With the guidance of the Coordinator or experienced CSS Specialist, assist physicians with the implementation of the MCS systems by assembling pumps according to the manufacturers' recommended procedures.
• Operates and maintain the MCS system under the direction of a physician.
• Responds rapidly to the need for the initiation, maintenance or troubleshooting of all MCS systems in the OR, ICU,CCU, Cath Lab, and ER.
• Performs advanced hemodynamic profile determinations as ordered by physicians.
•  Assists research staff with investigational MCS devices (Jarvik 2000, Abiocor, Tandem Heart) and study protocols including: monitoring, data entry on case report forms.
• Assists with the transport of patients receiving support with any MCS system to tests and procedures away from the patient’s room.
• Maintains cleanliness and storage of all MCS device related equipment.
• Packages pumps removed from patients for return to manufacturer or for study purposes.
• Completes departmental documentation for record keeping and patient charges.
• Communicates with Manager or Coordinator all critical department activities to allow for the proper coordination of research activities and personnel resources
• Serves as a mentor for junior staff

Minimum Requirements: 

Education and Licensure: 

• Associate’s Degree –OR‐ completion of training program
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Minimum Experience: 

• Three (3) year of experience –OR‐ completion of training program