Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and other related procedures. This role involves positioning patients, selecting exposure factors, and utilizing radiation protection and safety standards, adhering to the ALARA principle. The technologist assists the physician in various imaging procedures, may prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications, and is responsible for setting up and providing equipment and supplies. They monitor patients during procedures, document evaluations, and calculate hemodynamic or physiologic values. The role also includes assisting physicians with common catheterization interventions, operating imaging systems, inserting catheters and wires, and performing laboratory tests to determine blood gas levels. Monitoring blood pressure and heart rate using ECG equipment during procedures is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR Diploma, Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
RT(R) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiology required upon hire
ROC - Radiation Operator Certification in the state of Kentucky required upon hire
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Nice To Haves

A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Positions patients and selects exposure factors accurately.
Utilizes radiation protection and safety standards.
Applies as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Assists the physician in a variety of imaging procedures.
May be required to prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Responsible for setting up and providing equipment and supplies before, during, and after procedures.
Assists physicians with patient monitoring during procedures.
Documents evaluation results, progress reports, treatment plans, and other data using appropriate formats and systems.
Prioritizes multiple important responsibilities related to ensuring patient safety and correct procedure.
Calculates hemodynamic or physiologic values and records waveforms for patient records.
Assists physician in performing common catheterization interventions including, stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and electrophysiology tests.
Operates intracardiac or intravascular ultrasound equipment, fluoroscopy equipment, or other imaging systems.
Inserts venous and arterial catheters and wires through a needle into the blood vessels and into the heart so that X-rays, angiograms, and other recordings can be taken to determine the heart's structure and function under the direct supervision of the physician.
Performs laboratory tests through catheterization or related approaches to determine the gas level concentration in a patient’s blood for the heart or lungs.
Provides documents and evaluations of test results.
Monitors blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (ECG) equipment during procedures including coronary angiography, pacemaker implantation, aortic stenosis studies, and patent foramen ovale closures.
Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.
Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.