Cath Lab Tech
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Job Title: Cath Lab Tech
Job Location: Ottumwa IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
The Cath Lab Services Cardiovascular tech will perform the following duties:
Prepares the suite in a timely manner by ensuring the cleanliness of the suite fresh linens setting up sterile procedure trays with proper equipment for the designated exam. Ensures equipment is working properly.
Enables the patient to be moved safely onto the procedure table and prepares the patients procedure site according to proper aseptic or sterile technique making sure the site is clear of obstruction that hinders radiologic imaging.
Assists Cardiologists with diagnostic heart catheterization and peripheral vascular intervention procedures in the role of sterile scrub assistant who anticipates the needs of the physician to complete the exam.
Achieves and maintains hemostasis of an arterial or venous puncture site post-procedure. Reports the presence of a stable hematoma to the physician and monitoring nurse. Recognizes and immediately reports the need for assistance from the physician in case of an abnormal hemostasis emergency.
Operates angiographic equipment and modifies its parameters as necessary to properly visualize record and guide Cardiologists placement of needles wires catheters balloons stents.
Operates physiologic/hemodynamic monitoring computers during cardiac catheterization. Records and announces intra-cardiac pressures and cardiac rhythms to physicians during the procedure.
Administers contrast media via IV cannula arterial access catheter venous access catheter or drainage catheter per Cardiologists order and monitors patient response to contrast.
Employment Type
Full Time
