Cath Lab Technologist

Opportunity:

Cardiac Cath Specialist - Cardiac Cath Specialist

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM on rotating days of the week
• ARRT certification required
• Must have experience in a cardiovascular specialist position
• Must have scrubbing experience within a Cath Lab or Interventional Lab
• This is NOT a RT/RRT position
• Assist physicians with obtaining digital radiographic images of the heart, peripheral vessels, and other required structures
• Control radiographic equipment to acquire quality images and set appropriate x-ray acquisition parameters for cardiac and peripheral procedures
• Pan radiographic table to help physician visualize desired structures
• Practice radiation safety by utilizing distance and appropriate protective attire
• Anticipate patient and physician needs and alert physician to changes in patient condition
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in hemodynamics, diagnostic, interventional, and peripheral procedures including devices and protocols
• Perform daily room quality checks and notify appropriate personnel of variances
• Prepare procedure room and equipment for daily use and each individual procedure
• Manage in-room inventory and ensure adequate stock for routine daily case volumes
• Document data necessary for patient records, charge entry, and image archive
• Retrieve stored information from Witt, HeartLab, ICE, and IVUS systems and verify accuracy of data entry
• Deliver pre-, during, and post-procedure patient care with accurate documentation
• Prepare scrub table and prep patient for procedure while maintaining sterile techniques
• Prepare lines and devices for administration of injectable fluids and administer injections under direct physician supervision
• Insert IVs as required during procedures
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on a variety of cardiac catheterization lab equipment including IVUS, Combo Map, ICE, and HeartLab
• Initiate maintenance or service requests for damaged or malfunctioning equipment
• May perform lead worker responsibilities including training, education of staff, and assigning work to other specialists