Cardio Tech-Reg-Cth Lb-2nd Pos

Hurley Medical Center-posted 11 days ago
Full-time
Flint, MI
1,001-5,000 employees
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Description Sets up and operates equipment for special procedure x-rays; positions patients for examinations; assists physician as scrub technologist; performs sterile procedures. Complies with all appropriate safety and infection control standards. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner according to the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior.Works under the administrative and technical supervision of a departmental director or designee and the medical supervision of Cardiologist who check work for conformance to established standards. May exercise working supervision over employees of a lower level assigned to the Cath Lab.

  • Schedules and prepares patients for special procedures.
  • Assesses patient anxiety.
  • Explains procedures, answers questions, and provides comfort and support.
  • Reviews chart for history of CHF, valve disease, cardiac events, allergies, or other conditions which may jeopardize patient during procedures.
  • Communicates useful information to cardiologist.
  • Sets up and operates equipment for x-rays.
  • Takes and develops special procedure x-rays.
  • Prepares and files x-ray envelopes and records.
  • Performs special examinations; e.g., cardiac angiograms, pacemaker insertions, P.T.C.A.'s, pressure lines, I.A.B.P. insertions, pulmonary angiographies.
  • Monitors, assesses, and charts patient parameters and condition.
  • Takes necessary appropriate action when any onset of or symptom/condition which may jeopardize patient arises.
  • Administers and monitors patient reactions to intravenous media procedures.
  • Operates computerized equipment.
  • Requisitions and maintains adequate level of drugs and supplies for examination room.
  • Assists in cleaning special procedure room(s) and equipment.
  • Makes simple repairs as necessary.
  • Assists in orientation of newly hired departmental personnel.
  • Supervises and instructs students in special procedure techniques.
  • Performs all scrub assistant-related duties to assist physician.
  • Manually calculates ejection fractions from cine film.
  • May perform work of Registered Diagnostic Technologist.
  • Demonstrates effective judgment and ability to understand, react competently, and treat (if appropriate) unique needs of patient age groups served.
  • Performs other related duties as required, including new improvements and/or technology that relate to job assignment.
  • High School graduate and/or GED Equivalent.
  • Completion of a recognized education program in Diagnostic Radiology.
  • Two (2) years of experience in a cath lab as a Registered Radiologic Technologist performing diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures including scrubbing and sterile techniques or performing special (interventional) procedures.
  • Working knowledge of methods and techniques of cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology.
  • Working knowledge of special procedures with emphasis on cardiac, pulmonary, urological anatomy and physiology, ECG rhythms, cardiac hemodynamics, and cardiac medications.
  • Working knowledge of effective methods and techniques in administering special procedure x-rays, of the hazards involved for patients and operators, and associated precautionary measures.
  • Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with patients, physicians, other Medical Center staff, and the general public.
  • Must obtain BLS certificatin upon start of position and must maintain certification per AHA guidelines.
  • NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION: Registration as an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) as a Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist (RCIS).
  • Registration by the ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist.
  • NOTE: Incumbents must maintain registrations and certifications throughout employment.
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