Lead Radiology Tech - Cath Lab - Days
About The Position
This position is for a Lead Radiology Tech in the Cardiac Cath Lab. The role involves assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias. The technician will function in the roles of scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator, and will operate various equipment utilized in the cath lab. This role also includes serving as a technical resource to other technicians, providing leadership and guidance, preparing staff work schedules, coordinating employee time off, and planning/coordinating orientation. The technician will admit and orient patients, enter patient information into databases and systems, and explain procedures to patients and their families. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile field, monitoring patient vital signs and procedural documentation, operating EKG, x-ray, and hemodynamic equipment, and intervening appropriately to changes in patient status. The role also involves running blood oximetry, assisting with diagnostic and mapping systems, and operating various cath lab equipment safely and effectively. The technician must observe occupational and radiation safety regulations and demonstrate a commitment to continued professional growth.
Requirements
- Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required within six (6) months from date of hire into classification.
- Currently registered as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialin( International (CCI) and/or American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT).
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of previous Cath Lab Technologist experience required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the physician in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias.
- Function in the roles of scrub assistant, monitor and circulator.
- Operate various equipment utilized in the cath lab.
- Serves as a technical resource to other technicians; provides leadership and guidance in performance of daily tasks.
- Prepares staff work schedule and coordinates employee time off.
- Plans and coordinates orientation and completes appropriate documentation of the orientation process.
- Admits and orients patient to cardiac cath lab according to pre-procedural checklist.
- Accurately enters patient information to database, hemodynamic and x-ray systems.
- Explains testing procedure to patient and/or significant others including exam to be performed, type of contrast media used, length of exam and equipment necessary to perform exam.
- Functions as a scrub assistant; establishes and maintains sterile field according to department/institution policy.
- Follows all guidelines regarding infection control.
- Functions in the role of monitor; operates EKG, x-ray and hemodynamic equipment to monitor changes in patient's blood pressure, heart rate, EKG and pulse oximetry during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
- Intervenes appropriately to changes in patient's physiological status.
- Interacting with patient as to his/her comfort and safety, monitors patient vital signs and procedural documentation, sets up and maintains equipment and treatment room during diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, runs blood oximetry for cardiac output and assists physician with various diagnostic and mapping systems.
- Operates various equipment used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to, Hemodynamic monitoring, defibrillator, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), poser injector, stents, rotoblator, temporary pacemakers, TEC device, angiojet and x-ray in a safe and effective manner.
- Observes all occupational and radiation safety regulations.
- Wears appropriate protective aprons, goggles and gloves.
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
- Maintains all required certifications/licensures; completes all mandatory education requirements.
- Stays abreast of changes in technology.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
