Cath Lab Tech Week Days

Kindred Healthcare•Hartsville, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital, is seeking a Cath Lab Tech. This role involves operating radiographic fluoroscopic equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, assisting physicians and other medical staff, and maintaining a customer-friendly environment. The position requires participation in call rotation and adherence to variable shift scheduling. The hospital has received numerous awards and recognitions for its excellence in patient care and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited school or Radiology or training program
Must possess a degree from an accredited school of Radiology or Cardiovascular Technology.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT).
Registered credentials with the state of practice.
BLS, ACLS required.
X-Ray Proficiency
Monitoring Proficiency
Scrubbing Proficiency

Nice To Haves

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification preferred.
One year of experience in diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac and/or general catheterization laboratory preferred.
One year of experience in digital and cine imaging and archiving preferred.
Willingness to develop understanding of billing and coding procedures for cath lab procedures.

Responsibilities

Performs calculations and measurements using data obtained from heart catheterizations including CO, pressure measurements and valve calculations.
Recognizes and reports normal and abnormal values in patient physiology and hemodynamic parameters. Possesses solid knowledge of rhythm recognition and management.
Utilizes problem-solving techniques to make decisions related to patient care during a procedure, charge submission and statistical counts.
Assists physician by scrubbing during procedures, maneuvering catheters and wires, and injecting contrast into blood vessels.
Maintain sterile field and sterile technique during all cases. Maintains and handles sterile equipment under principles of aseptic technique.
Complies with all radiation safety policies and practices.
Maintains safety of team members within the catheterization laboratory.
Completes paperwork and compiles required documentation from physician.
Follows departmental policy and practice for adding or deleting cases from the schedule.
Follows organizational and departmental policies for computer systems, to correctly order, retrieve, complete, and charge for procedures and maintain integrity of databases.
Participates in maintaining, restocking and inventorying the department supplies and reports any sub-par levels to the appropriate person.
Sets up, programs, and runs the IVUS machine, under the direction of a physician.
Sets up, programs, and runs various supplemental equipment (ex. IABP, Rotapro, etc) under the direction of a physician.
Troubleshoots routine radiologic and computer system problems and reports as necessary. Provides basic administrative reports from the database. Maintains, archives, retrieves, locates, and copies present and prior studies done in the laboratory.
Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served – adult and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.
Looks for ways to role model and improve customer service. Works as a part of a team to promote a positive department reputation and team environment.
Shares information with co-workers in a way that expands the knowledge and skills of each party.
Utilizes feedback from customers to help make decisions regarding services and departmental activity. Utilizes down time to complete tasks that help maintain and assure departmental operations.
Adheres to the policies governing and the monthly schedule directing “on call” coverage of the unit.