Cath Lab Technician Job Description
Cath Lab Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Cath Lab Technician Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Cath Lab Technician
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Education for Cath Lab Technician
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Cath Lab Technician Job Description
- Performs duties in compliance with universal precaution and infection control
- Adheres to department standards for on call coverage
- Obtains required patient history and/or consents, reviews for accuracy, completeness and verifies patient identification and information prior to procedure
- Verifies lab results prior to procedure to determine that the results are within the normal ranges for procedure and that the patient is a candidate for administration of contrast material according to protocol
- Responsible for cleaning equipment, exam rooms and keeps an orderly work area for improved efficiency
- Utilizes computer system within the hospital guidelines
- Proficient in required computer programs, documentation and computer charting
- Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic Program or Respiratory Therapist Program
- Cardiac or special procedure experience – Preferred
- ECG interpretation experience - Preferred
- Certified/Registered Radiologic Technologist, Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, Paramedic or Respiratory Therapist in State of FL
- Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Basic Life Support (Accredited through American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -(Accredited through American Heart Association or American Red Cross) – Preferred or must be acquired within three (3) months of employment
- Adheres to approved standards of aseptic technique during an invasive procedure
- Administers Fluid and contrast material under the direct supervision of the attending physician
Cath Lab Technician Job Description
- Opens sterile packs and prepares instrument table for catheterization procedure
- Greets patient and makes comfortable with department surroundings
- Prepare patient for catheterization procedure
- Assess the patient’s status on arrival and throughout the procedure by demonstrating knowledge of electrocardiographic, hemodynamic, and hematological data
- Assist physician during procedure
- Observes patient for any complications of catheterization procedure
- Observes all fluid infusion and patency of catheters
- Assists supervisor in accurately recording charges for procedures
- Attends all hospital mandatory in-services
- Demonstrates a willingness to maintain a harmonious working relationship with physicians, and other staff members
- Demonstrates and practices proper radiation protection measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and follows proper procedure protocols
- Compiles test results on patient and forwards to physician
- Documents appropriately in patients’ medical record
- Instructs patient of post-catheterization limitations and restrictions
- Follows current trends and practices in the Cath Lab
Cath Lab Technician Job Description
- Provides for the delivery of patient care and demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients and family members as defined in the mission of our facility
- Utilizes equipment and supplies in a safe and prudent manner
- Maintains physiologic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, informs the Catheterization Supervisor of any problems
- Restocks and prepares rooms for next day's procedures in conjunction with other team members
- Proficient in interpreting EKG and blood pressure tracings.(Hemodynamic monitoring)
- Knowledge of Cath Lab imaging and monitoring equipment
- Knowledge of EP equipment and procedures preferred
- Training specific to the Cardiac Cath Lab
- AS degree or higher in Cardiovascular Science or Radiologic Technology preferred
- Possess a minimum of one of the following – RCIS registry or Florida license as a Certified Radiologic Technologist or Florida license as a certified Respiratory Therapist, & or Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, or graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular Tech (AS) program
- RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) preferred
- Aspiration/Extraction devices
- Distal Embolization Protection devices, PTA and Peripheral Stent implantation
- Vascular Closure devices
- Temporary Transvenous Pacing
- Implantable Defibrillators/Pacemakers all of which can occur on an Elective/ Emergent
Cath Lab Technician Job Description
- Assist physicians during cardiac, angiography and other related procedures
- Apply ionizing radiation using proper techniques
- Select and prepare appropriate supplies, contrast media and equipment for cardio, angiographic and other related procedures
- Under the supervision of a Radiologist, (A) performs Cat Scan, Interventional Radiology or Mammography, and/or routine imaging procedures
- Perform radiographic procedures such as chest films (adult and pediatric), upper and lower GI, IVP, and extremity films
- Demonstrate documentation on patient care records and unit forms
- Transports patients to department in a timely manner
- Maintains unit supply and equipment inventories as indicated
- Performs surgical preps in accordance to established policy and protocol
- Assists with patient positioning and lifting
- Associate Degree in Radiological Technology
- Requires reasoning, mathematical and language skills be performed at a level four or high school level
- ARRT or RCIS certification
- Certified in CPR and ACLS
- Available for emergency call-back after normal working hours
- Able to adapt and vary work routine as needed and willing to cross train in related job areas
Cath Lab Technician Job Description
- Cleans surgical areas and equipment using established cleaning processes within required timeframes
- Assists in the application of splints, casts, and other rigid dressings
- Provides traction application of varying degrees of complexity under direct physician guidance
- Assists with delivery of surgical specimens to the laboratory
- Stocks all work areas and replenishes rotating inventories as directed
- Obtains and delivers items essential for patient care as directed
- Assures safe disposal of bio-hazardous materials
- Adheres to standards of universal precautions
- Assists operating room staff personnel in the smooth transition between surgical cases
- Under the supervision of a the Imaging Manager, Cath Lab Manager, Radiologist, or supervising physician operates radiographic equipment to obtain radiographs of a designated portion of the body, adhering to established departmental policy/ procedures and state guidelines, using best practice to ensure lowest dose possible
- Current CRT license - Certified Radiological Technologist
- One year Cath Lab experience
- Current CIT - Certified Interventional Technologist
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiological Technologist
- Expericne in neuro interventional preferred
- LSRT