Special Procedure Technologist III (Cath Lab)

• Ensures an informed patient consent form has been properly executed
• Performs all basic functions of scrub assistant
• assists in collection of specimens
• Maintains sterile technique and assists physicians in procedures as requested
• drapes patients for surgical procedures using accepted sterile technique
• prepares patient's skin for surgery
• Prepares angio suite for specific procedures, including table setup, instrument array, and supplies
• opens sterile supplies and sets up for all procedures
• maintains adequate aseptic supplies during procedures
• Assists in maintaining a correct count of all instruments, sutures and sponges during surgical procedures
• Sets up, calibrates, and operates computerized hemodynamic testing equipment to ensure accurate results during right heart studies and cardiac catheterizations
• Evaluates and analyzes results of hemodynamic studies
• Observes and monitors patient's vital signs during procedures, including high risk patients undergoing complex procedures
• uses judgment in selecting guidelines appropriate to changing patient conditions
• Terminates arterial and venous catheters and achieves homeostasis of puncture site utilizing both mechanical compression and subcutaneous homeostasis techniques
• Provides verbal and written documentation of procedures, medications administered, and other pertinent data regarding care rendered to a patient
• Provides information and support by explanation of patient care, diagnostic and/or interventional procedures to patient, family and other health care members
• Provides training and advice to students, staff, and physicians about procedures and equipment
• Initiates and terminates intravenous lines according to procedure
• EP-Tech Specialist: Assists physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with electrical abnormalities of the heart, through the use of various electrophysiological recording, mapping and navigation systems and ablation equipment
• Assists in the implementation of Cardiac Rhythm Management devices under surgical conditions using sterile techniques
• Cath Lab Specialist Lead: The Cardiac Cath Lab Specialist Lead is assigned to supervise the operations and flow of the Catheterization Lab for the shift
• Responsibilities include collaboration with the CCL Manager in staffing the Lab and the coordination of scheduled procedures in the Lab including but not limited to, collaborating with pre-post and hospital units
• They act as a resource/mentor to staff members
• They take an active lead role in quality improvement and data collection for the area
• The Specialist Lead will be a resource person for supplies and products and will work closely with the Cath Lab Inventory Manager in ordering, stocking, and setting par levels for Cath lab products
• They will collaborate with Cath Lab physicians on growth initiatives
• Must be able to trouble shoot equipment issues/supplies ensure that device trays are sent to sterile processing
• Work with vendors for procedure support when necessary
• Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in specialty area preferred
• Five (5) year of special procedures or EP experience
• or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP/Lab related experience
• Current Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and American Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• For EP: Preferred Certification from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional
• Additional certification may be required per department

$20,000 Sign on Bonus with 2+ years of related experience