Cardiac Cath Technologist - Clear Lake
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. Functions may differ by specialty between radiologic-trained and cardiovascular-trained technologists. The role prepares and educates patients, monitors and documents hemodynamics and procedural events, and responds appropriately to cardiac rhythms, waveforms, abnormal ranges, and patient data. The technologist may work in circulator, monitor, scrub, and holding-area assistant capacities; performs point-of-care testing; supports patient safety and infection-control practices; and may assist physicians with catheter-based diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular conditions as permitted by credentials. Radiology-specialized duties include operating computer and radiographic equipment to produce and document images, performing quality-control measures, maintaining records in relevant information systems, monitoring radiation exposure and lead-apron condition as applicable, and following radiography and environmental safety measures. Performs related duties as required. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Associate of Science degree, completion of a Cardiovascular Technology program, or equivalent training.
- ARRT and Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist, or RCIS.
- BLS and ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiac Cath and/or Interventional Radiology experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for Cardiac Cath and EP procedures by assessing their needs and providing patient education.
- Monitor and document hemodynamics and procedural events, including moderate sedation, according to policy and departmental guidelines.
- Identify cardiac rhythms, waveforms, and abnormal ranges and take appropriate action.
- Perform departmental responsibilities such as circulator, monitor, scrub, and holding-area personnel assistant.
- Promote patient safety based on age and condition; assist with restraints and precautions; collect, report, and document information about patient needs, emergencies, and unusual patient or family behavior.
- Interpret and respond to patient data and hemodynamic responses before, during, and after Cath and EP procedures.
- Perform and report point-of-care testing (POCT).
- Maintain a clean and safe environment and perform or assist with aseptic and sterile technique, isolation procedures, and infection-control measures.
- Support physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments using a catheter, as permitted by credentials.
- For radiology-specialized functions, operate computer and radiographic equipment to produce and document images and perform quality-control measures.
- Maintain proper entries and records in the Radiology Information System, Cardiac Catheterization System, and Hospital Information System.
- For applicable specialties, monitor radiation exposure and examine departmental lead aprons.
- For applicable specialties, follow radiography safety measures and Environment of Care practices.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
