Lead Radiology Tech - Cath Lab - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the physician in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias. The role involves functioning as a scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator, and operating various equipment utilized in the cath lab. The Lead Radiology Tech serves as a technical resource to other technicians, providing leadership and guidance in daily tasks. Responsibilities include preparing staff work schedules, coordinating employee time off, planning and coordinating orientation, admitting and orienting patients, accurately entering patient information, explaining procedures, maintaining a sterile field, monitoring patient vital signs and procedural documentation, operating various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, and observing all occupational and radiation safety regulations. The role also requires demonstrating a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth, maintaining certifications/licensures, completing mandatory education, and staying abreast of technological changes.

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.
Serve as a technical resource to other technicians; provide leadership and guidance in performance of daily tasks.
Prepare staff work schedule and coordinate employee time off.
Plan and coordinate orientation and complete appropriate documentation of the orientation process.
Admit and orient patient to cardiac cath lab according to pre-procedural checklist.
Accurately enter patient information to database, hemodynamic and x-ray systems.
Explain 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.
Function as a scrub assistant; establish and maintain sterile field according to department/institution policy.
Follow all guidelines regarding infection control.
Function in the role of monitor; operate 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.
Intervene appropriately to changes in patient's physiological status.
Interact with patient as to his/her comfort and safety, monitor patient vital signs and procedural documentation, set up and maintain equipment and treatment room during diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, run blood oximetry for cardiac output and assist physician with various diagnostic and mapping systems.
Operate 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.
Observe all occupational and radiation safety regulations.
Wear appropriate protective aprons, goggles and gloves.
Demonstrate a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
Maintain all required certifications/licensures; complete all mandatory education requirements.
Stay abreast of changes in technology.
Perform other duties as assigned.