Radiology - Cath Lab Tech
Profession: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 4 Days
Hours per Shift: 10
Experience: Minimum 1 year
License: State licensure required based on modality
Certifications: BLS certification (AHA only)
Must-Have: One of the following certifications preferred: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Radiography (R), Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI), Abdomen (AB) RDMS, Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS, Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS, Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Description:
The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist has a critical role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures.
This position involves preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoroscopic imaging and digital image acquisition.
The role requires accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements while maintaining stringent aseptic technique and patient safety standards.
The Technologist actively collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency.
This role also serves as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage and continually develops proficiency in specialized cath lab technologies.
Responsibilities include meeting expectations of applicable competencies, promoting organizational principles, and ensuring major equipment is operational.
Daily room checks and stocking of supplies are required.
You will access the daily patients' schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.
Ensuring appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures is essential.
Collaborating with the procedure team is necessary to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times.
Proper patient information must be entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
The documentation of procedures, hemodynamic measurements, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures must be ensured.
Patient position must be appropriate and safely secured on the procedure table per procedure type.
You will train and complete competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment, including imaging systems, contrast injectors, hemodynamic systems, and more.
Supporting and anticipating the needs of the physician while ensuring patient safety during procedures is required.
Adhering to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures is mandatory.
You must adhere to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, privacy, infection control, and communication.
Collaboration with others on the team is expected to share knowledge and foster teamwork.
Engaging in patient transport as appropriate is encouraged.
Obtaining and maintaining proficiency in access site management is required.
Acting as the radiation safety representative for patients and the team during X-ray use is necessary.
Fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition must be performed as appropriate for the procedure or as instructed by the physician.
Compliance with attendance policy and departmental productivity standards is mandatory.
Supporting the commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service is essential.
Adherence to departmental and organizational dress code is required.
Understanding and upholding the mission, vision, and purpose of the organization is crucial.
You will support and promote unit-based councils and process improvement projects.
This role requires respect for organizational core values: Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, and Stewardship.
