Cath Lab Technician

Duties: Job Summary:Responsible for ensuring safe procedures carried out in delivery of cardiac services to patients.Effectively passes Monitor Technician Certification/Annual Telemetry Review.Demonstrates ability to use and care for all technical equipment and supplies including xray/film processing equipment.Identifies equipment problems and safety hazards and takes appropriate action to initiate repairs.Understands the mechanics of operation of the various CCL systems; able to eventually troubleshoot problems and correct identified deficiencies.Maintains downtime log.Maintains accurate and complete procedural logs and/or technical notations.Accurately obtains calculates and analyzes Hemodynamic data.Minimum of patient concerns is expressed.: Assists in preparing patient for procedure.Assists patient in procedure to maintain maximum comfort and safety.Educates patient on procedure pre and post.Maintains accurate and complete records.Insures proper completion of eport/documentation including Xray requisitions film labels etc.Properly handles Cine Films (including mailing & retrieving films).Always accurately checks supplies for expiration dates.All expired equipment is identified in a timely manner.Supplies are orderly and clean. Insures that par levels of all required supplies and radiographic equipment are maintained stored and utilized.Prepares procedure room.Lays out necessary supplies prior to procedure.Turnover time is kept to within 15 minutes. Scrubs with cardiologists demonstrates familiarity with individual cardiologists preferences.Maintains aseptic surgical technique throughout invasive procedures and maintains universal precautions. Scrub tech skills include: LHC RHC PTCA STENT PTCRA PTMR TEC.Always verifies correct identification of patient.: All films medical record components are properly identified for each patient.Verifies all consents and low risk criteria.Follows policy and procedure for operation troubleshooting service contact quality control and archival system.

Skills: Must have 2 year of experience. Required Skills/Experience: Impella Balloon pump IVUS FFR Mac Lab/ epic is a plus but not required

Education: Required Education:N/APreferred Education:N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:Maintains IABP Certification.Effectively passes Monitor Technician Certification/Annual Telemetry Review.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:N/A

Schedule Notes: Day Shift. Weekends required as needed. Holidays required. On Call: min 7days of call this includes a full weekend. Must have 2 years of experience.
Required Skills: CATH LAB TECH

Minimum Degree Required: Completed High School (Diploma or GED)
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department:C : OHeart and Vascular
Job Category: ClinicalAllied