Radiologic Technologist Cardiac Cath Lab

The Radiologic Technologist - Special Procedures works in the cardio-endovascular catheterization laboratory performing a number of special duties including but not limited to; operating all of the radiographic fluoroscopic equipment while performing general diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Works with and provides assistance to all physicians radiologic technologists cardiovascular technologists and nurses to maintain a customer friendly environment in the laboratory. Participates and shares with call rotation while adhering to variable shift scheduling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time:

Performs calculations and measurements using data obtained from heart catheterizations including CO pressure measurements and valve calculations.

Assists physician by scrubbing during procedures maneuvering catheters and wires and injecting contrast into blood vessels.

Routinely participates in daily weekly and monthly QI/QC of the point of care machines and defibrillators.

Participates in maintaining restocking and inventorying the department supplies and reports any sub-par levels to the appropriate person.

Maintains and handles sterile equipment under principles of aseptic technique.

Sets up programs and runs the IVUS machine under the direction of a physician.

Assists with the IABP set up and insertion under the direction of a physician.

Provides basic administrative reports from the database.

Maintains archives retrieves locates and copies present and prior studies done in the laboratory.

Troubleshoots routine radiologic and computer system problems and reports as necessary.

Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.

Utilizes feedback from customers to help make decisions regarding services and departmental activity.

Recognizes and reports normals and abnormals in patient physiology and hemodynamic parameters.

Assures a quality product by reviewing and correcting any documentation related to patient care during a procedure charge submission and statistical counts.

Looks for ways to role model and improve customer service.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

Utilizes down time to complete tasks that help maintain and assure departmental operations.

Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee entire unit or organization-wide):

Impact limited to the employee.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

A copy of your highest science-related academic diploma or transcript.

Preferred

N/A

Experience:

At least one (1) year experience in digital and cine imaging and archiving.

Preferred

At least one (1) year experience in diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac and/or general catheterization laboratory.

Licenses Certifications and/or Registrations:

Oregon State Board of Radiologic Technology.

Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire.

o If not American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certified upon hire must have current BLS certification through another provider.

ACLS required within six (6) months of hire date.

Preferred

N/A

Job Related Skills Abilities and Behaviors:

Excellent customer service skills.

Uses effective written and interpersonal communication skills.

Behavior and appearance support a professional image.

Demonstrates skills in caring for the adult and geriatric patient.

Demonstrates computer application skills.

Maintain Technical Systems (Xcelera XIM FD-10 FD 20 as examples) and act as first line for troubleshooting.

Willingness to develop understanding of billing and coding procedures for cath lab procedures.

Adhere to the policy and standards of the department.

Required rolls for this position are:

1. X-Ray Proficiency

2. Monitoring Proficiency

3. Scrubbing Proficiency

4. Case Circulator Proficiency

Adheres to the policies governing and the monthly schedule directing on call coverage of the unit.

Complies with all radiation safety policies and practices.

Follows departmental policy and practice for adding or deleting cases from the schedule.

Follows organizational and departmental policies for computer systems to correctly order retrieve complete and charge for procedures and maintain integrity of databases.

Utilizes problem-solving techniques to make decisions related to patient care and departmental activity.

Works as a part of a team to promote a positive department reputation.

Shares information with co-workers in a non-judgmental way that expands the knowledge and skills of each party.

Preferred

Bilingual skills a plus.