Special Procedure Tech/Cardiac - Cardiac Lab Inv

Cayuga Medical Center

17d•$30 - $43

About The Position

The Special Procedure Tech/Cardiac supports cardiac catheterization lab procedures and helps protect patients and team members. The role includes radiation protection, maintaining and quality-checking radiology-related equipment, managing personnel radiation-monitoring devices and records, and assisting with scrubbing, circulation, and recording in the Cath Lab according to lab policies and physician-specific procedures. The technician practices sterile technique, prevents cross-contamination, and is skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The employee is expected to meet patient and customer needs through friendly, caring interaction, attentiveness to psychological and physical needs, and proactive communication that supports a secure and pleasant experience. Listed duties are typical for the classification and are not necessarily exhaustive.

Requirements

Current New York State Radiology Technologist license.
ARRT certification.
At least one year of experience in radiology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire.
ALS certification required after two years of employment.
Ability to spend much of the time on one's feet and perform physical effort including lifting, reaching, stooping, moving patients, and pushing beds and stretchers.

Nice To Haves

Cardiology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide adequate radiation protection for all team members.
Perform preventative maintenance and quality-control testing on radiology-related equipment, including the opaque media injector and Cath Lab radiology system.
Maintain personnel monitoring devices and records of readings.
Assist with scrubbing, circulation, and recording in the Cath Lab in accordance with Cath Lab policies and physician-specific procedures.
Practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination.
Demonstrate CPR skills.
Interact with patients in a friendly and caring manner, attend to their psychological and physical needs, and maintain communication to provide a secure and pleasant experience.