IR/CATH LAB TECHNOLOGIST, FULL TIME

at  Carson Tahoe Health

DESCRIPTION

US:NV:Carson City Cardiology Cath Lab
Full Time

SUMMARY

Performs interventional cardiac and vascular radiography procedures for in and out patients. Assists radiologists and other specialists in performing invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including angiograms, ablations, angioplasties and stent placements. Provides procedural-related patient care and education. Maintains equipment and records/documentation for procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required • Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES); OR Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and State of Nevada license for Radiography (if ARRT licensed). • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers. • American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for healthcare providers required within six (6) months of hire. • Knowledge of coronary and peripheral vascular anatomy and physiology, Electrophysiology, EP or cardiac ablation, and medical terminology. Preferred • One (1) year of experience in Cardiac Catheterizations, Electrophysiology or Interventional Radiology. • ARRT specialty certification in cardiac interventional and/or vascular interventional radiography OR CCI RCIS or RCES certification

• Provides radiographs and specialized studies of the highest quality in a timely manner for both Cardiac and Vascular procedures. • Prepares contrast media and administers as ordered through intravascular route or power injector as ordered by the attending physician in the lab. Performs venipuncture for the administration of IV contrast. • Demonstrate and model competency in various modalities in the Cath Lab including but not limited to, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab. Continue to advance competency through CEU’s and in house training • Performs in a scrub or circulating position independently within the Cardiac and Vascular Cath Labs. • Performs operation of the hemodynamic monitor, records procedure notes, collects all required data and performs data entry. • Demonstrates knowledge of PACS system function and mechanics. Troubleshoots on all modalities of recording. Prepares images for presentation of cases for Cath Conferences. • Explains and prepares patients for procedures and assists patient with proper positioning for imaging and catheterization. Practices medical and surgical aseptic and sterile techniques • Documents patient assessment/history related to procedures and provides patient care and education to meet patient’s physical and psychological needs. • Timely and accurately submit medical coding documentation to ensure proper billing • Performs and documents equipment quality control according to department protocols; recognizes and reports any malfunction or variation to supervisor for recommended service or replacement. • Maintains manual and computerized patient, department, and hospital records. Initiates computer archive functions to store and/or retrieve patient information. Performs associated clerical tasks as needed. • Teaches and assist other Cath Lab staff in the administration and techniques used in Cath Lab procedures. Assist as needed in the scheduling and daily flow of the Cath Lab patient. • Assist with post procedural care if instructed by the RN • Reports any equipment malfunctions to Manager at the time of system failure. • Facilitates and participates in planning changes and improvements. Evaluates new procedures as requested by the Manager. Utilizes knowledge of the Performance Improvement Cycle to improve work processes. • Performs other related duties as assigned.