Cardiac Cath Tech II

Summary:

The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist II is responsible for delivering high quality patient care through efficient knowledgeable and safe performance in assisting physicians with Cardiac Catheterization and other procedures that he/she has received training i.e. electrophysiology vascular.

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

- Assist the physician as requested and directed in the performance of any cardiac catheterization invasive diagnostic or interventional procedure

- Observe and attend to the needs of each patient while in the care of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

- Accurately record note and file as necessary

- Provide explanation and instruction to any medical personnel observing a procedure in order to maintain sterility of necessary areas safety of patients and safety of

personnel.

- Assist as directed by a physician during any emergency resuscitation procedure

- Check the function of and prepare equipment for any necessary patient procedures; complete checklists

- Assist the director in maintaining proper stock of supplies by informing of low levels or defective materials

- Assist in preparing patient for procedure and do any pre-cath teaching deemed necessary according to patient needs

- Assist in providing post-cath care to include post-cath teachings and accompanying the patient back to their room

- Prepare instrument tables by: checking all equipment; checking fluids medications dosage concentration and expiration dates; and ensuring instruments are the proper size

- Be proficient in percutaneous diagnostic and interventional procedures

- Be proficient in functioning as a scrub assistant monitor and circulator

- Maintain equipment in ready condition

- Process charges

- Maintain and distribute patient digital records within HIPPA guidelines

- Maintain active ACLS and BLS certification

- Provides copies of all licenses registries and certifications to the Cardiovascular Clinical Supervisor

- Assists the physician as requested and directed in the performance of any cardiac catheterization procedure

- Observes and attends to the needs of each patient while in the care of invasive cardiac services i.e. cath labs electrophysiology lab or holding area

- Prepares the patient for the procedure explains the procedure and assures patient cooperation during testing

- Provides pre and post-cath education as needed

- Maintains a clean and orderly environment throughout the cardiac invasive lab.

- Maintain established department policies procedures and objectives regarding quality assurance safety and environmental and infection control

- Accurately completes patient procedure documentation notes and files accordingly

- Checks equipment for safe use prior any patient procedure

- Assists team in maintaining proper supply stock and informs technical leads or clinical supervisor of low or out-of-date stock

- May be requested to conduct in-services and meetings

- Attend required hospital-wide orientations meetings and in-services

- Must be available to take monthly after-hours weekend and/or holiday call as required by the department

- Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

- Accepts assignment as a task nurse within the service line if needed

- Exemplifies excellent customer relations towards patients visitors physicians and co-workers. Shows courtesy compassion and respect to others in the adherence of the hospitals philosophy and policy for promoting a positive work and customer environment

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education: Associates degree or higher completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology program towards obtaining a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist registry

Experience: 2 years Cath Lab experience is required. Employee should be competent in position within 90-days of employment.

Applicant must be retain a registry as a RCIS RCVT RCES or registry eligible. ACLS and BLS certification required