Interventional Labs Tech I

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

About The Position

Performs diagnostic and interventional examinations of the heart, blood vessels, and other body areas under the direction of a licensed physician. Works across the Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology, and Interventional Radiology labs. Uses fluoroscopy equipment, Epic EMR, and the MERGE hemodynamic system, and performs patient-care, procedural, equipment-maintenance, and clerical duties. The position requires equitable on-call coverage after normal operating hours, with availability to be on hospital premises within 30 minutes of notification of a procedure.

Requirements

Cath, IR, or EP experience.
Active Washington State license as a Radiologic Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist.
Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
At least one of the following certifications within 24 months of hire: RCIS or ARRT (CI or VI).
Basic computer skills, including Windows navigation, mouse usage, accurate keyboarding, email communication, and password management.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.

Responsibilities

Accept patients and assess their condition, handling needs, and any special requirements; notify the physician if intervention is needed.
Orient patients to the lab environment, equipment, and procedures.
Assist in emergency situations under the direction of a physician.
Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to position patients and obtain diagnostic imaging information.
Use fluoroscopy equipment, Epic EMR, and the MERGE hemodynamic system.
Maintain fluoroscopy equipment, contrast injectors, and other equipment; report malfunctions and necessary repairs to the Manager.
Verify patient and examination information and procedures performed using Epic and PACS.
Update examination descriptions to reflect procedures actually performed.
Check inventory, notify the Inventory Control Specialist of items to order, charge for medical and surgical supplies used, and restock supplies as needed.
Perform duties required by the Cath, IR, and EP labs, including setting up equipment according to standards.
Prepare and scrub for procedures in all labs using sterile technique.
Record hemodynamic readings according to standards for each procedure.
Participate in equitable on-call shifts after normal operating hours and be available on hospital premises within 30 minutes of notification of a procedure.
Follow Confluence Health standards, protocols, and procedures and keep skills current.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.
Perform other related duties as required.