Interventional & Cath Lab Tech

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional & Cath Lab Tech performs high-quality radiological procedures in a combination lab, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and cardiovascular procedures. The role requires independent judgment and initiative to provide care safely and promptly in accordance with physician orders, regulations, and standards. The technologist operates diagnostic and treatment devices, performs radiology equipment procedures, and provides surgical scrub assistance to physicians and nurses in the cardiovascular suite. The position also includes quality control and maintenance of department aprons and equipment, data entry using hospital software, and possible coverage at different locations in the network. The technologist uses evidence-based clinical knowledge to assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment, reviews patient identification, orders, and history, and confirms the correct patient, procedure, and imaging site. Responsibilities include transporting and positioning patients safely; performing IR and special procedures; monitoring patient safety and comfort; administering contrast and responding to contrast reactions; and ensuring image quality, laterality marking, and annotation. The role uses RIS, PACS, and other image management systems. The technologist collaborates with medical staff and department leadership on personnel training and performance, supply chain needs, and daily workflow. The position maintains equipment and a clean, orderly, safe environment; completes and documents quality-control testing; coordinates equipment repairs; assists with staff orientation and training; maintains stock and inventory; stays current with organizational and CMS regulatory standards; rotates within the department as staffing and volume require; and takes independent call according to department requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited NLN/CCNE program or ARRT vocational/specialized training required.
Clinical IR or Cath Lab experience required.
ARRT-Radiography certification required.
Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider course certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited NLN/CCNE program or ARRT vocational/specialized training preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification preferred.
ARRT-Cardiac Intervention certification preferred.
ARRT-Vascular Intervention certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, cardiovascular, IR, and special radiological procedures in the combination lab.
Set up and operate diagnostic and treatment devices and medical radiology equipment; provide surgical scrub assistance in the cardiovascular suite.
Review patient identification, orders, and history to verify the correct patient, procedure, and imaging site, and coordinate protocols with the radiologist as needed.
Transport and safely position patients; observe patients during procedures to support safety and comfort.
Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to contrast reactions when needed.
Evaluate images for technical quality, including required laterality marking and annotation, and use RIS, PACS, and other image-management systems.
Maintain and document quality-control testing for department aprons and radiology equipment; keep equipment in efficient operating order and contact service for repairs as directed.
Collaborate with medical staff and department leadership on personnel training and performance, supply-chain maintenance, and daily workflow coordination.
Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-service education as needed.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment and maintain stock and inventory as assigned.
Remain current with organizational regulatory standards and CMS regulations.
Rotate throughout the department as staffing and volume require, provide coverage at network locations as required, and take independent call according to department requirements.
Perform data entry using appropriate hospital software and other duties as assigned.