Cardiac Cath Technologist - CLC

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Texas City, TX

About The Position

Deliver high-quality patient care and technical expertise in Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures. Assist with cardiac, vascular, and interventional procedures, competently performing emergency interventions as needed, while adhering to established standards under the guidance of a credentialed invasive cardiologist or electrophysiologist. Function: Functions may differ based on specialty between radiologic trained technologists and cardiovascular trained technologist.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree or completion of a Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent training.
ARRTR and Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist.
RCIS
BLS / ACLS

Nice To Haves

Cardiac Cath and/or Interventional Radiology

Responsibilities

Prepares patient for Cardiac Cath and EP procedures by accurately assessing patient’s needs and providing patient education.
Monitors and documents hemodynamics and procedural events including moderate sedation per Moderation policy and departmental guidelines.
Competent in identifying cardiac rhythms, waveforms and abnormal ranges and taking appropriate intervention
Demonstrates ability to perform different aspects of responsibilities within the department such as circulator, monitor, scrub and holding area personnel assistant.
Provides for patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints and maintains precautions. Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to interpret and respond to patient data and hemodynamic responses during pre, intra and post Cath and EP procedures.
Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT).
Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic and sterile technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures.
May support physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments with the use of a catheter determined by credentials.
Operates computer and radiographic equipment for image production and documentation of images and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System, Cardiac Catheterization System, and Hospital Information System
Monitors radiation exposure including examination of the lead aprons for the department dependent on specialty.
Practices safety measures in radiography and Environment of Care dependent on specialty.
Performs related duties as required