Cath Lab Tech II

Kaweah Health•Visalia, CA

4d•$48 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

The Cath Lab Tech II maintains sterile technique and prepares for and assists with cardiac cath lab procedures. The role performs Monitor and Scrub duties as specified in the CCL policy and procedure manual and is responsible for instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. The position helps provide a safe environment for patients and assists with diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Depending on the assignment, the role may perform electrophysiology (EP) technologist duties, including operating specialized equipment and assisting with EP procedures, or IT support duties, including managing cardiovascular imaging and electronic medical record systems, supporting equipment, training staff, and managing databases. The position also provides care and services suited to the population served, participates in quality improvement, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certification.
BLS certification.
Obtain a fluoroscopy permit within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Meet Cath Lab Tech competency checklist requirements, or have experience in cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, and peripheral vascular procedures.
In-depth knowledge of cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, peripheral vascular procedures and testing, mechanics, and equipment.
In-depth understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Syngo Dynamics.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Ability to maintain equipment as needed, including inspection, sterilization, and repairs.
Ability to function effectively in an emergency situation.
Ability to communicate and care effectively for patients and families as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Nice To Haves

Cath Lab experience, including interventional Cath Lab experience.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures using fixed equipment; select technical factors and equipment programming according to procedural requirements.
Monitor patients and operate the hemodynamic system to acquire physiological data.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of procedures and related materials.
Maintain sterile technique and ensure personnel and physicians comply with hospital and department policies.
Select images for acquisition, send them to the appropriate PACS system, and assist physicians in viewing images.
Generate preliminary cath reports for reading physicians with basic descriptive and quantitative data in defined formats.
Achieve hemostasis at puncture sites by manual compression or deployment of a vascular sealant device.
Continue professional education by attending seminars and in-service programs.
Follow radiation safety standards, inspect equipment for physical, electrical, and mechanical hazards, and promptly report hazards.
Participate in assigned quality improvement activities.
Help maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
When assigned to EP, demonstrate patient-care competency for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of the Cath Lab Nurse Manager and direction of a cardiologist.
When assigned to EP, set up and operate physiological data recording systems and related computers, programmable stimulators, mapping systems, and generators for ablation procedures.
When assigned to EP, assist electrophysiologists with procedures by analyzing electrocardiograph data, performing programmed stimulation, inducing and terminating arrhythmias, applying energy for ablation, creating 3D cardiac chamber maps, and entering procedural data into the clinical database.
When assigned to EP, assist with procedures involving intracardiac defibrillators and pacemakers, including setting up sterile tables, applying sterile drapes, handing instruments and sutures to physicians, and caring for surgical instruments after procedures.
When assigned to IT support, maintain and manage Sensis and Syngo Dynamics EMR operating systems and Siemens Artis X-Ray Imaging computer equipment.
When assigned to IT support, serve as the superuser for CV and Cath Lab staff, work with Siemens representatives on diagnostics and repairs, train staff on new computer equipment and upgrades, and perform database management.
Provide care and services appropriate to the population served, taking into account patient and family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.