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Virginia was named for England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I. Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in the American Continent. It was also the first capital of Virginia. The Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia is the largest office building in the world. The first theater in America was built at Williamsburg, Virginia in 1716. Virginia was one of the two states that donated land to build Washington D.C. The other state was Maryland.A catheterization laboratory, or cath lab, technician is a professional who works in the field of cardiovascular technology. Cath lab technicians are vital team members who assist doctors during invasive cardiovascular procedures such as angioplasty, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology. Cardiovascular technologists spend most of their working time in operating rooms. Although many of the procedures they assist with have become routine, these technologists work in high stress situations due to the fact that should complications arise, the patient can be quickly placed in a life-threatening position. Prior to surgery, the technologist is responsible for ensuring the EKG equipment is in working order, and during the procedure, the technologist will monitor the EKG readouts and keep the doctor apprised of anything considered abnormal. The technologist will also prepare the patient for the procedure by cleaning, shaving, and, in the case of cardiac catheterization for angioplasty, anesthetizing the area of insertion.

Job Summary

Virginia was named for England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I. Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in the American Continent. It was also the first capital of Virginia. The Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia is the largest office building in the world. The first theater in America was built at Williamsburg, Virginia in 1716. Virginia was one of the two states that donated land to build Washington D.C. The other state was Maryland.A catheterization laboratory, or cath lab, technician is a professional who works in the field of cardiovascular technology. Cath lab technicians are vital team members who assist doctors during invasive cardiovascular procedures such as angioplasty, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology. Cardiovascular technologists spend most of their working time in operating rooms. Although many of the procedures they assist with have become routine, these technologists work in high stress situations due to the fact that should complications arise, the patient can be quickly placed in a life-threatening position. Prior to surgery, the technologist is responsible for ensuring the EKG equipment is in working order, and during the procedure, the technologist will monitor the EKG readouts and keep the doctor apprised of anything considered abnormal. The technologist will also prepare the patient for the procedure by cleaning, shaving, and, in the case of cardiac catheterization for angioplasty, anesthetizing the area of insertion.