1. CVVT 1201 Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology
Functions of the Cardiovascular Technologist

2. 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.

3. The Catheterization Team : their functions /technical viewpoints

4. circulating technologist

5. 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.

6. Scrub Tech

7. 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.

8. The Medical Imaging

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

10. Radiologic Technologist

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

12. Monitoring the patient

13. 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

14. Monitoring the patient and operating the radiology equipment

15. The RCVT has three responsibilities
Scrub
Circulate
Monitor

16. Professional Affiliations

17. 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.

18. Professional Organizations
Cardiovascular Credentialing International
The Society of Cardiovascular Professionals

19. Cardiovascular Credentialing International

20. The Society of Cardiovascular Professionals

21. Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Cardiovascular Credentialing International

22. Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals

23. Assignment: complete application for Student Membership ( copy of letter of acknowledgement to instructor)

24. Role Playing (Lab)