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The Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist performs advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, peripheral vascular procedures, and structural heart procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Cardiac Cath Lab Technologists are responsible for scrubbing, monitoring, and assisting providers as requested. Technologists respond with the team to patient distress situations and assist with equipment quality control and inventory management.
Job Responsibility:
Assist in transporting patients to nursing units
Attends to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures
Circulates during procedure, as applicable
Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating - hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment
Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Participates in On-call per established call schedule, if applicable
Performs other duties as assigned
Prepares patient and equipment for cardiac lab procedures by preparing site of entry, - draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing
Prepares the Cardiac Lab procedures rooms by ensuring that adequate stock is available
Scrubs during procedure, as applicable. Assists the physician in maneuvering catheters
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology OR Associates Degree Cardiovascular or Vascular Technology OR Associates Degree Healthcare related field, plus previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology Lab OR Bachelors Degree Healthcare related field, plus previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology Lab OR Graduate of a non-accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology and previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Electrophysiology Lab
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 120 Days
Knowledge of radiations safety
Basic EKG interpretation
Ability to learn and use multiple imaging hemodynamic and medical record systems
Nice to have:
1 or more years Previous experience in the following roles: ICU, Cardiac, Cardiovascular technologist, first responders/EMT, radiologic technologists, ultrasound technologist, or respiratory therapy, physiology, or other relevant medical experience
Knowledge in computer-based imaging and hemodynamic management
Proficient in EKG interpretation
Basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology