ACVP - Northeast Cardiovascular Professionals Advocacy Survey

Northeast Cardiovascular Professionals Advocacy Survey

In order to better support Cardiovascular Professionals in the northeast region, ACVP is collecting information about cardiovascular professionals working in Massachusetts. All individual responses are strictly confidential. The results of this survey will be reported in aggregate. Please take the time to respond to this survey, we also invite you to share this link with your colleagues. The more data we have, the more we can support the valuable and important work YOU do in healthcare. Thank you!

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Section 1 - Individual Demographic

Answer the questions in this section with your information and details.

YOUR Name(Required)

First Last

Your Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

PERSONAL Email(Required)

please input a PERSONAL email address that is not tied to your employment or institution

PROFESSIONAL Email(Required)

Please input your PROFESSIONAL email address here

Your Phone(Required)

What is the highest education level that you have completed?(Required)

Did you attend school specifically for Cardiovascular Technology?(Required)

Yes

If you answered 'yes' above, what school did you attend for Cardiovascular Technology?(Required)

If you answered 'no', type 'N/A'

What was your major during your education?(Required)

Major, program, concentration, etc.

How many years have you worked in healthcare as a general field?(Required)

How many years have you worked in cardiovascular care?(Required)

Your Credentials(Required)

Please check any that apply, or use the 'other' option if we haven't listed your credential.

RCIS

RCS

RCCS

RDCS

RVT

CCT

RCPT

RCVT

CVT

RT(R)

RT(CI)

RT(VI)

RT(CV)

RT(CT)

RT(VS)

Other (Please Specify)

Other Credential(s):

Do you participate in continuing education on an ANNUAL basis?(Required)

Yes

IF Yes above, how many CE credits do you earn on average each year?(Required)

Check any of the following areas which you are qualified to work in:(Required)

Select all that apply

Invasive

Echo

Noninvasive (holter/stress/pacemaker)

EKG

Other (please specify)

If you answered 'other' above, please specify other areas you are qualified to work in:

Section 2 - Your Hospital

Please answer the following questions about your hospital/facility/clinic/institution honestly. In this section, when we refer to your "hospital", we are referring to whatever kind of facility you deliver cardiovascular care in. Remember that your individual responses are anonymous and the data from this survey is reported in aggregate!

Please provide the name of the hospital where you are currently employed:(Required)

What is your current professional position/title?(Required)

Is there an orientation program for your specialty at your hospital?(Required)

If you do not know, select "no"

Yes

What training was provided to you when you started your position?(Required)

Describe the type of training provided by your employer; e.g. hospital-based training, employee manual, training seminar, etc.

If you received hospital-based training, what was the position/title and credential(s) of the person who trained you?(Required)

Do NOT enter a name, only the position and credentials.

What year did you begin in your current role?(Required)

What was your starting salary?(Required)

What is your current salary?(Required)

In your hospital, approximately how many CVTs are on staff?(Required)

CVTs refers to all credentials in cardiovascular technology, such as RCIS/RCES and beyond.

In your hospital, approximately how many RNs are on staff?(Required)

In your hospital, approximately how many RTs are on staff?(Required)

Radiology

What kind of employment does your hospital offer?(Required)

Select all that apply

Part-Time

Full-Time

Per Diem (PRN)

Agency

Other (please specify)

Specify other employment offerings at your hospital here:

What size is your hospital?(Required)

Less than 100 beds

100-200 beds

201-400 beds

More than 400 beds

What training is provided by your hospital on fluoroscopy?(Required)

Sit-Down Training and Competency Sign-Off

In-Service Training on Fluoroscopy

Both training w/ competency sign-off & in-service

My hospital does not provide fluoroscopy training

Other

Section 3 - Cath Lab

Below are a series of questions specific to the cath lab. If you don't know an answer for certain, please provide your best guess and/or estimate.

Does your hospital have a cath lab?(Required)

Yes

Does your cath lab also include the EP lab?(Required)

Yes

Is there a policy at your hospital for team composition in the cath lab?(Required)

Yes

Does your hospital have a formal orientation program for those employed in the cath lab?(Required)

Yes

If there is a formal orientation program for the cath lab, does training vary based on the professional's discipline?(Required)

Yes

Does your hospital have a policy regarding fluoroscopy in the cath lab?(Required)

Yes

How many total employees are in your cath lab?(Required)

How many CVTs work in your cath lab?(Required)

How many RNs work in your cath lab?(Required)

How many RTs work in your cath lab?(Required)

if there is a hospital policy for the cath lab team, what is the composition required during a procedure?(Required)

Among clinical staff in the cath lab, who is the highest paid?(Required)

RCIS

CVT

Other

Who are the primary professionals responsible for assisting the cardiologist with scrubbing and panning?(Required)

Who are the primary professionals responsible for assisting the cardiologist with fluoroscopic equipment and procedures?(Required)

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ACVP – Northeast Cardiovascular Professionals Advocacy Survey

Northeast Cardiovascular Professionals Advocacy Survey

Section 1 - Individual Demographic

Section 2 - Your Hospital

Section 3 - Cath Lab