Cath Lab Tech I

Baptist Health • Homewood, AL

3d

About The Position

Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention during cardiovascular procedures. The role provides patient care throughout diagnostic and interventional procedures, including patient assessment and education, imaging, physiological and hemodynamic monitoring, and support to the physician as a scrub assistant. The position works under the supervision of a preceptor and/or charge person during the orientation period. Work may be at any Orlando Health facility and includes scheduled evenings, weekends, holidays, and call.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain one of the following qualifications: CVT with RCIS or RCES certification; RRT or CRT; R.T.(R); or paramedic with NREMT-P certification.
• Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification; PALS may be required depending on unit-specific needs.
• CVT candidates must hold RCIS or RCES certification. Newly hired CVT graduates must pass the RCIS or RCES certification within 6 months of employment; failure to pass RCIS results in removal from the Invasive Specialist Tech position.
• RRT candidates must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed in the state of employment.
• CRT candidates must be certified by the NBRC and licensed in the state of employment.
• R.T.(R) candidates must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensed in the state of employment.
• Paramedic candidates must hold NREMT-P certification and obtain RCIS within 18 months of hire; failure to pass RCIS results in removal from the Invasive Specialist Tech I position.
• The specified respiratory therapy, radiography, and paramedic pathways require completion of an accredited education program.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a preceptor and/or charge person during the orientation period.
• Deliver appropriate care, recognize patient conditions, and ensure successful completion of procedures and protocols.
• Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs.
• Ensure patients receive education about procedures and that their safety, needs, and comfort are met.
• Obtain patients’ clinical histories and document them accurately; verify records for completeness and accuracy and archive or amend demographic information as appropriate.
• Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and adjust technical factors to produce high-quality images.
• Assess processed image media for technical quality and patient identification, ensuring relevant anatomy is demonstrated.
• Apply radiation-protection principles when applicable to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and others.
• Provide physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Support physicians as a scrub assistant during cardiovascular procedures and demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Evaluate actual and potential vessel hemostasis after procedures.
• Locate, use, and troubleshoot complex technical equipment and instruments; serve as a resource for equipment operation and training.
• Communicate with staff, visitors, and coworkers using customer-service skills.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, equipment, resources, tools, and forms, and use supplies efficiently.
• Maintain workflow and prioritize patient care to meet established case-turnover standards.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism, including reasonably regular and punctual attendance.
• Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures and applicable legal, patient-rights, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain productivity during downtime and notify BioMed and/or equipment vendors of equipment problems, reporting incidents to the supervisor.
• Use good judgment and decision-making, seeking supervisory input when needed.
• Use department computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Assist in developing and implementing essential policies and procedures and stay current on procedural changes and equipment updates.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, stocked, and organized.
• Work scheduled evenings, weekends, holidays, and call; work at any Orlando Health facility as required.
• Perform other duties as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage reportable occurrences, file appropriate forms with Risk Management, and implement established procedures for BSI.
• Help ensure department compliance with OSHA, JCAHO, and FDA regulations.
• Maintain licensure through professional development and continuing education.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off, up to 5 weeks to start
• Life insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care for childcare, elder care, and pet care
• Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt
• Benefits start on day one

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed