Cath Lab Tech | FT Day | w/ On-Call Requirements
About The Position
The RCIS Tech works independently within established hospital and departmental policies and goals to provide physical and supportive care and health teaching to adult and geriatric patients. The role applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments and interventions, providing consistent care that responds to patients’ changing physical and psychosocial needs. The tech assists physicians and other staff during procedures by scrubbing, panning, operating x-ray equipment, and documenting procedure records while supporting high-quality invasive cardiac and vascular procedures. The position performs technical and professional duties in the Cath Lab, uses radiography procedures and radiation-safety practices, maintains sterile technique, and operates radiology and support equipment. The tech prepares the procedure room, patient, sterile field, supplies, equipment, and materials, and assists with advanced fluoroscopic-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Cardiac Cath and EP room setting. Patient care is provided within the scope of licensure. The role also follows hospital standards for customer service, communication, privacy, patient rights, compliance, emergency response, safety, and the management of the care environment.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of prior Cath Lab or Special Procedures experience.
- Graduate of an accredited RT or RCIS program.
- ARRT or RCIS certification required.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical and supportive care and health teaching to adult and geriatric patients, adapting care to changing physical and psychosocial needs.
- Assist physicians and other staff during procedures by scrubbing, panning, operating x-ray equipment, and documenting procedure records.
- Perform radiography procedures using appropriate radiation-safety practices.
- Perform technical and professional duties related to the Cath Lab.
- Apply sterile technique and procedural knowledge.
- Operate radiology and support equipment and assist with patient care within scope of licensure.
- Prepare the procedure room, patient, sterile field, supplies, equipment, and other materials needed for procedures.
- Assist with advanced fluoroscopic-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Cardiac Cath and EP room setting.
- Follow customer-service standards, including using service tools, expressing appreciation, responding promptly to requests and questions, and maintaining a positive attitude.
- Attend staff meetings and follow HIPAA guidelines, patient-rights policies, and the compliance program.
- Demonstrate knowledge of disaster response, fire and fire-drill procedures, and hospital emergency codes.
- Use standard precautions and safely manage the care environment in accordance with hospital safety, life-safety, utilities, hazardous-materials, emergency-preparedness, medical-equipment, and security programs.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 5 company holidays and 2 floating holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, such as short-term disability and long-term disability
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Employee programs and events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
