Cath Lab Tech II

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

About The Position

The Cath Lab Tech II maintains sterile technique, prepares for and assists with cardiac catheterization lab procedures, and performs Monitor and Scrub duties as specified in the CCL policy and procedure manual. The role is responsible for instrumentation, supplies, and equipment and helps provide a safe patient environment. The position assists physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, operates fixed equipment, monitors patients, acquires physiological data, and maintains procedure records. Depending on assignment, the position may also perform electrophysiology (EP) technologist duties or cath lab IT support duties.

Requirements

California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certification.
BLS certification.
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 work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing 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, including inspection, sterilization, and repairs.
Ability to function effectively in an emergency situation.

Nice To Haves

Cath Lab experience, including interventional Cath Lab experience.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures using fixed equipment.
Select appropriate technical factors and equipment programming according to procedural requirements.
Monitor patients and operate the hemodynamic system to acquire physiological data.
Maintain accurate and current records of procedures and related materials.
Demonstrate sterile technique and ensure personnel and physicians follow hospital and department policies.
Select images for acquisition, send them to the appropriate PACS system, and assist physicians with viewing images.
Generate preliminary cath reports for the reading physician with basic descriptive and quantitative data in defined formats.
Achieve hemostasis at puncture sites through manual compression or deployment of a vascular sealant device.
Continue education by attending seminars and in-service programs.
Provide protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
Inspect equipment for physical, electrical, and mechanical hazards and promptly report hazards.
Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.
Help maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
When assigned to EP, set up and operate specialized physiological recording, stimulation, mapping, and ablation equipment.
When assigned to EP, assist electrophysiologists with procedures, including analyzing ECG data, programming cardiac stimulation, inducing or terminating arrhythmias, applying ablation energy, creating 3D cardiac maps, and entering procedural data into the clinical database.
When assigned to EP, assist with invasive procedures involving defibrillators and pacemakers, prepare sterile tables and drapes, pass instruments and sutures, and perform after-care of surgical instruments.
When assigned to IT support, maintain and manage Sensis and Syngo Dynamics EMR systems and Siemens Artis X-ray imaging computer equipment.
When assigned to IT support, serve as superuser for CV and Cath Lab staff, work with Siemens representatives on diagnostics and repairs, train staff on new equipment and upgrades, and manage databases.
Provide care and services appropriate to the population served, considering patient and family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs.
Communicate effectively with and care for patients and families as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Perform other duties as assigned.