Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Job Summary

Assists in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and other related procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Positions patients and selects exposure factors accurately.
• Utilizes radiation protection and safety standards. Applies as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Assists the physician in a variety of imaging procedures.
• May be required to prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for setting up and providing equipment and supplies before, during, and after procedures.
• Assists physicians with patient monitoring during procedures.
• Documents evaluation results, progress reports, treatment plans, and other data using appropriate formats and systems.
• Prioritizes multiple important responsibilities related to ensuring patient safety and correct procedure.
• Calculates hemodynamic or physiologic values and records waveforms for patient records.
• Assists physician in performing common catheterization interventions including, stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and electrophysiology tests.
• Operates intracardiac or intravascular ultrasound equipment, fluoroscopy equipment, or other imaging systems.
• Inserts venous and arterial catheters and wires through a needle into the blood vessels and into the heart so that X-rays,
  
  angiograms, and other recordings can be taken to determine the heart's structure and function under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Performs laboratory tests through catheterization or related approaches to determine the gas level concentration in a patient’s blood for the heart or lungs. Provides documents and evaluations of test results.
• Monitors blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (ECG) equipment during procedures including coronary angiography, pacemaker implantation, aortic stenosis studies, and patent foramen ovale closures

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR
• Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• No experience required
• RT(R) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiology required upon hire AND
• ROC - Radiation Operator Certification in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position AND
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Occasionally
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

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