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Cardiovascular Technician Checklist

GENERAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
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:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
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:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Coronary circulation
Vascular system
Congestive Heart Failure
Ischemia
Pulmonary hypertension
Systemic hypertension
Diseases of aorta
CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Cardiac cycle
Electoral conduction system
Refractory
Transmembrane potential
Polarization
Depolarization
Repolarization
Action potential
Phase 0 – phase 4
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
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:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
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, & CAR

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
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:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Allscripts
Care360
Cerner
CPSI
eClinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragan
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Soarian
CARDIAC MEDICATIONS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Antihypertensives
Nitrates
Calcium channel blockers
Beta-blockers
Cardiac glycosides
Antiarrhythmics
Emergency medications
Epinephrine
Atropine
Verapamil
Lidocaine
Oxygen
Isuprel
INFECTION CONTROL:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Hand hygiene
Precautions associated with PPE (transmission, contact, airborne, droplet)
Negative-pressure room
Prevention and protocols for HAIs (CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP)
Prevention and protocols for MRSA, C.DIFF, Sepsis, etc.
WORK SETTING EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Acute care hospital
Outpatient clinic
Long term care
Rehabilitation center
Home health/private duty
Hospice
AGE SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
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)