Cath Lab Rad Tech

Job Summary

The Cath Lab Technologist performs cardiovascular/interventional procedures, patient education, and qualityassessment activities for the cardiovascular lab, under the direction of the Cath Lab coordinator, Director ofthe Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Service Line, and the labs interventional physicians.

The technologist mustalso carry out all necessary technical/nontechnical tasks associated with invasive procedures and operationand maintenance of equipment used for such invasive procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education:


* Graduate of an accredited Radiological Technology program or equivalent.

Minimum Work Experience:


* Minimum of 1 year experience as Cath Lab technologist preferred


* Prior Interventional Cath Lab experience - Cardiology interventions and Peripheral Interventions minimum 1year experience


* Cardiac Device experiences - all pacemakers and cardiac implants


* Experience with Impella, IABP, Coronary Shockwave, Atherectomy, Penumbra (Coronary aspiration).


* Experience in Pre and Post op care --- Recovery


* Canon Cath Lab experience, preferred

Required Licenses:


* Radiologic Technologist


* ARRT registered or registry eligible.

If board eligible must be licensed within 6 months of hire.


* Must hold a radiation operator's license in the state of Kentucky.


* Current BLS & ACLS certifications

Required Skills:


* Able to operate patient care equipment to perform patient care and assist with cardiovascular/interventionalprocedures


* Able to concentrate and pay attention for periods of time up to 4 hours to perform clinical and QA functions


* Able to respond to emergency signals and indicators in an effective manner


* Able to operate hospital computer systems for QA reports and record keeping

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS



* Must be within 30 minutes of MCCH.


* Other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS



* Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.


* Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting,documentation, and prevention.


* Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient careexperience.


* Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in relatedscope of job role or practice.


* Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols.


* Adheres to the medication administration and storage protocols.


* Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.


* Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and proceduresof the position, department, and applicable professional standards.


* Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.


* Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and a...