Job Description
Description
A Brief Overview
The Cath Lab Tech is responsible to the Department Assistant Nurse Manager / Director and its clients for performing a variety of duties in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology to assist the cardiologist and electrophysiologist and the quality of radiological work in the EP or cardiac catheterization laboratory.
What You Will Do
- Demonstrate the ability to assess patients' status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs.
- Assists in the acquisition of patient history and entering into Hemodynamic system and / or EMR.
- Prepping patient and attaching leads, Defibrillator Pads, BP cuff and setting up the sterile field.
- Assisting the Physician at the table maintaining sterile procedure. Responsible for availability of supplies and equipment keeping in mind fiscal responsibility.
- Responsible for all duties related to Radiation Safety and Protection.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.Qualifications
Education
Other Accredited Program : Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program. (Required)Work Experience
3+ years of current Special Procedures, Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab and / or EP lab experience. (Required) andExperience in the Scrub position for Interventional and / or Cardiac, Peripheral, IR and / or CRT (EP) procedures. (Required) andAdvanced EKG recognition course experience (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Demonstrating proficiency in arrhythmia recognition. (Required proficiency)Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)Clinical familiarity with patient assessment skills in conjunction with the procedures being performed. (Required proficiency)Knowledge of conscious sedation policy and documentation. (Required proficiency)Team player (Required proficiency)Basic computer skills and experience with Hemodynamic Monitoring. (Required proficiency)Knowledge of proper sterile procedure technique and infection control. (Required proficiency)Knowledge of peripheral / vascular catheters, guide wires, & all supplies specific to this area. (Required proficiency)Use of a variety of equipment, including power injectors & various computers. (Required proficiency)Knowledge of all radiation safety QA. (Required proficiency)And / or Interventional Neurology procedures. (Required proficiency)Knowledge, understanding of Cath lab / EP / IR equipment and supplies. (Required proficiency)Knowledge of required billing of procedures. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications
Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R) license in the state of Ohio (Required) andBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required) andAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 90 Days)CCI equivalent (Preferred) andLicensed in the State of Ohio (Required) andCertification of completion in a cardiovascular review course (Preferred)Physical Demands
Standing FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently up to 50 lbsCarrying Frequently up to 50 lbsPushing Frequently up to 50 lbsPulling Frequently up to 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye / Hand / Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements
10%