Hemodynamic Tech III: Anesthesiology

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Hemodynamic Technologist III is responsible for providing assistance to physicians, anesthesiologists, and staff in performing physiological monitoring, auto transfusion services, point of care, and laboratory testing.
• Assists during intubation and line placement.
• Responsible for care, cleaning, and handling anesthesia equipment.
• Coordinates care for patients requiring cardiopulmonary monitoring and provides anesthesia support services.
• Maintains supplies for processes.
• Takes inventory, orders, and stocks anesthesia carts.
• Supports the mission of Perioperative Services Division by being an image of professionalism through communication, appearance, and conduct.
• Maintains a working knowledge of departmental and hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
• The Hemodynamic Tech III demonstrates competency and skill in assigned procedures, equipment usage, and complex cardiovascular cases.
• Performs all duties above with a high level of training, skill, and expertise.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to new employees and students.
• Performs lead duties, delegates, schedules, and assigns resources when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Hemodynamic Technologist role within peri-operative services or completed Respiratory Therapy Program experience.
• Demonstrated advanced competency of all procedures, equipment usage, and skills in Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instrumentation, and supplies
• Advanced skills in invasive hemodynamic monitoring and in Intra Operative Auto transfusion
• Advanced skills in insertion, removal, transportation and monitoring of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IAPB) and “Impella” devices

License Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist/RT Licensure; or
• CER A. TT- Anesthesia Technologist (detailed below)

License Preferred

• N/A

Certifications Required:

• Basic Life Support (AHA)
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC; or 
• Certified Anesthesia Technologist – ASATT (within 365 days of employment)

Certifications Preferred

• IV Certification