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Cardiovascular Technician 

Cardiovascular Technician

GENERAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE

Question 

Proficiency 

Frequency

HIPAA Regulations
National Patient Safety Goals
Awareness of HCAHPS scores
Electronic Medical Record
Accurate Patient Identification
Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy
Proper body mechanics
Technique to preserve respect and dignity for patients
Introduction of self prior to providing care

PATIENT CARE

Vital signs (HR, BP, Resp, Temp)
Oxygen saturation (pulse ox)
Weight
Manual BP (cuff and stethoscope)
Auscultation (heart sounds, apical pulse)
Palpation for pulse
Carotid pulse
Brachial pulse
Radial pulse
Femoral pulse
Skin prep (shaving, alcohol prep, diaphoretic patients, etc)

CARDIOVASCULAR

Coronary circulation
Vascular system
Congestive Heart Failure
Ischemia
Pulmonary hypertension
Systemic hypertension
Diseases of aorta

CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Cardiac cycle
Electoral conduction system
Refractory
Transmembrane potential
Polarization
Depolarization
Repolarization
Action potential
Phase 0 – phase 4

ELECTROCARDIOGRAM

Application of leads
Interpretation
Monitoring
Arrhythmias
P, Q, R, S, and T waves
Baseline values
Voltage
Axis/ hexaxial system
Intervals
Segments
Complexes
Normal and abnormal ST segment
Recognition of recording error/ artifacts
Incorrect standardization
Incorrect paper speed
Lead reversals
Incorrect lead placement
Electrical interference
Somatic tremor
Wandering baseline

EKG INTERPRETATION

Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
Atrial tachycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Junctional escape rhythms
Asystole
PEA (pulseless electrical activity)
Normal sinus rhythm
Sinus tachycardia
Sinus bradycardia
Acute myocardial infarction patterns
Cardiac pacemakers
Wolff-parkinson-white
First-degree heart block
Second-degree heart block
Second-degree heart block Type 1
Second-degree heart block Type 2
Third-degree heart block

EKG, HOLTER, STRESS TESTING INSTRUMENTATION, & CARDIAC EQUIPMENT

EKG calibration methods
Single channel
Three channel
Stress test techniques and contraindications
Protocols
Bruce
Modified Bruce
Naught on
Prep techniques
Test interpretation
Calculation
Double product
Bicycle procedure
Ergometers
Arms
Legs
Treadmill
Preparation techniques
Lead placement
Interpretation
Recognition of artifact
Temporary Pacemakers
Permanent Pacemakers
Defibrillators
Event Monitor

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION

Allscripts
Care360
Cerner
CPSI
eClinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragan
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Soarian

CARDIAC MEDICATIONS

Antihypertensives
Nitrates
Calcium channel blockers
Beta-blockers
Cardiac glycosides
Antiarrhythmics
Emergency medications
Epinephrine
Atropine
Verapamil
Lidocaine
Oxygen
Isuprel

INFECTION CONTROL

Hand hygiene
Precautions associated with PPE (transmission, contact, airborne, droplet)
Universal Precautions 
Negative-pressure room
Prevention and protocols for HAIs (CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP)
Prevention and protocols for MRSA, C.DIFF, Sepsis, etc.

WORK SETTING EXPERIENCE

Acute care hospital
Outpatient clinic
Long term care
Rehabilitation center
Home health/private duty
Hospice

AGE SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Infant (birth to 1 year)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (4-5 years)
Childhood (6-12 years)
Adolescent (13-17 years)
Young Adult (18-30 years)
Adults (31-64 years)
Older Adults (65-79 years)
Elderly (80+ years)

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