Clinical Coordinator - Cath Lab

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

1d•$66 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Cardiac Cath Lab Department. Under minimal supervision performs specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Trains and serves as a resource person in handling difficult or unusual situations. Acts as a positive role model for staff. Works with staff and Cardiologists to develop and implement Cardiac Cath Lab policies and protocols. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment. Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Cardiac Cath Lab. Performs specialized diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, including Cardiac Catheterization (diagnostic and interventions), Electrophysiology and Device Implants, Peripheral diagnostic and Interventional Procedures and other miscellaneous procedures as directed by the physician. Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking. Provides care for patients during transportation and within the department, if necessary. Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the x-ray tables. Provides bedpans and urinals as needed. Assures that patients are properly dressed and prepped for procedures. Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc. Prepares patients for exams. Evaluates patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes in the patient's condition to nurses or Cardiologist for follow-up. Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction. Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, places work orders as needed, assisting others and special assignments. Cleans work area, orders and maintains the department inventory of supplies. Enters new items into Inventory and works with Materials and Coding/billing for item numbers and charge codes. Collaborates with Charge RN to review and verify outpatient orders for the following day. Serves as a resource person for the technologists, referring Physicians, Cardiologists, patient care departments, and other department staff. Serves as a liaison for Vendors in the Cath lab. Maintains and updates the Hemodynamic charting system as needed. Serves as Super-User. Assists Physicians with report changes and addendums. Keeps the Cardiac Cath Lab staff informed on system and/or operation changes. Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services to maintain working knowledge of changes in equipment and protocols. Maintains CEU’s and all required licenses. Participates actively in Performance Improvement and Quality measures (i.e. QC checks, Radiation Safety) Responsible for staff training and competency testing. Is competent in Meditech and PACS as it pertains to cardiac imaging and patient care. Works closely with Cardiologists and Department Director to develop and implement Cath Lab policies and protocols. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA.
CRT, ARRT and Fluoroscopy are required.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
At least three (3) years’ experience as a licensed technologist in the Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab.
At least (2) years’ experience as a Cardiac Cath technologist able to perform specialized procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Cardiac Cath Lab Department.
Performs specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Trains and serves as a resource person.
Acts as a positive role model for staff.
Works with staff and Cardiologists to develop and implement Cardiac Cath Lab policies and protocols.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Performs specialized diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, including Cardiac Catheterization (diagnostic and interventions), Electrophysiology and Device Implants, Peripheral diagnostic and Interventional Procedures and other miscellaneous procedures.
Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking.
Provides care for patients during transportation and within the department.
Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the x-ray tables.
Provides bedpans and urinals as needed.
Assures that patients are properly dressed and prepped for procedures.
Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc.
Prepares patients for exams.
Evaluates patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes.
Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
Reports equipment malfunctions and places work orders.
Cleans work area, orders and maintains the department inventory of supplies.
Enters new items into Inventory and works with Materials and Coding/billing for item numbers and charge codes.
Collaborates with Charge RN to review and verify outpatient orders for the following day.
Serves as a resource person for technologists, referring Physicians, Cardiologists, patient care departments, and other department staff.
Serves as a liaison for Vendors in the Cath lab.
Maintains and updates the Hemodynamic charting system.
Serves as Super-User.
Assists Physicians with report changes and addendums.
Keeps the Cardiac Cath Lab staff informed on system and/or operation changes.
Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.
Maintains CEU’s and all required licenses.
Participates actively in Performance Improvement and Quality measures (i.e. QC checks, Radiation Safety).
Responsible for staff training and competency testing.
Is competent in Meditech and PACS as it pertains to cardiac imaging and patient care.
Works closely with Cardiologists and Department Director to develop and implement Cath Lab policies and protocols.