Cath Lab Tech

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cath Lab Tech (Rad Tech) performs high-quality radiological procedures in cardiovascular labs in accordance with governing regulations and standards. The role uses initiative and independent judgment to care for patients safely and promptly as ordered by a physician. It includes quality control and maintenance of department aprons and radiology equipment used in the CCL/EP/IR labs, stocking supplies, providing surgical scrub assistance to physicians, and assisting the RN with direct patient care. The position uses evidence-based clinical knowledge to assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular patients by setting up and operating diagnostic and treatment devices in the cardiovascular suite. The technician operates medical radiology equipment and serves as a scrub assistant. In collaboration with medical staff and department leadership, the role supports the supply chain and trains and monitors personnel working in the cardiovascular suite. The technician also stays current with organizational regulatory standards and CMS regulations and performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Associate-level education from an accredited NLN/CCNE program or ARRT vocational/specialized training, such as related coursework, seminars, or certifications.
More than 10 months of radiologic technology experience.
ARRT-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Radiology Tech, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Arizona State Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor-level education from an accredited NLN/CCNE program or ARRT vocational/specialized training.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 60 days; preferred.
Cardiac-Interventional certification, valid and current through ARRT; preferred.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification, valid and current; preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality radiological procedures in cardiovascular labs in accordance with governing regulations and standards.
Use initiative and independent judgment to provide safe, timely patient care as ordered by a physician.
Perform quality control and maintenance of department aprons and radiology equipment used in the CCL/EP/IR labs.
Stock supplies as necessary.
Provide surgical scrub assistance to physicians.
Assist the RN with direct patient care.
Set up and operate diagnostic and treatment devices in the cardiovascular suite to assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment planning.
Operate medical radiology equipment and serve as a scrub assistant to the physician in the cardiovascular suite.
Collaborate with medical staff and department leadership to recommend and maintain the cardiovascular suite supply chain.
Collaborate with medical staff and department leadership to train and monitor personnel working in the cardiovascular suite.
Remain current with organizational regulatory standards and CMS regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.