GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Performsduties in Cath Lab related to the following procedures: diagnostic right and left heart catheterizations pacemaker/ICDinsertion coronary interventions including balloon pump insertion PTCAs Atherectomy (Laser andRotablator) Stent IVUS myocardial biopsyperipheralangiography and interventionspericardiocentesis and other cardiology procedures as assigned.Functionsas a member of theRegionalCath Lab Team to provide a safe efficient environment. Mayrequire orienting travel working and call coverage between Boise and Nampa Cath Lab departmentsas needed.Maintainsaccurate and complete documentation of care provided. Servesas patient advocate. Utilizesresources wisely while promoting physical spiritual and emotional well-being.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have one of the following:

• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or

• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Prior experience as a staff member in a hospitalcathlab or Radiology Department(SpecialProcedures) preferred.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all unitsunless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Othercertifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows understands incorporates and demonstrates the Organizations Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Adolescent Adult Geriatric as applicable).

Revenue Management:ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.

Performs all duties in thecathlab including scrubbing monitoring and circulating which includes preparing and administering medications as directed by physician (Boise Only) performing and understanding digital imaging including dose and ensuring proper protection of staff and patient ECG and Hemodynamic monitoring.

Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosages and determining any potential allergies ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.

Anticipates and responds accordingly to needs of physician and patient.

Communicates clearly with patients the purpose and extent of procedures.

Contributes tothe comprehensivephysical and psychosocial assessments.

Participates in education of the patient based on assessed needs.

Contributes to development and implementation of elements of a plan of care based on patients needs.

Communicates patientscurrent statusand plan of care to other caregivers (verbally and in writing).

Prepares administers and evaluates the effectiveness of medications (Boise Only).

Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment.

Advocates for the rights of patients.

Collaborateswith patients to provide nursing measures to alleviate or reduce pain.

Demonstrates therapeutic communication.

Establishes therapeutic and professional boundaries.

Integratesknowledge experience professional standards and hospital policies into practice.

Meets unit specific technical skills.