Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Shift Information

Days

Minimum Years of Experience

3 years

Certifications/Requirements

• General Certifications: BLS/BCLS, ACLS
• Allied Health Certifications: ARRT

Description

Seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of Cath Lab experience. The candidate must be prepared to take call as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and promote the mission and values of the organization.
• Scrub in for Cardiac Cath Lab and Special Procedures.
• Manage heart catheter planning.
• Evaluate images to ensure they possess the necessary density, contrast, detail, and structures for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform special procedures radiography using appropriate equipment according to departmental procedures.
• Maintain procedural areas in a neat and orderly fashion, ensuring proper preparation throughout the day and at the end of the shift.
• Complete assigned examinations within the prescribed timeframe.
• Report for duty timely, wearing scrubs and ready for patient care.
• Review requisition for pertinent information and special requests.
• Position and prep patients, setting up equipment for all procedures.
• Scrub and assist the physician during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Report all unusual reactions or conditions to nursing staff.
• Use sound judgment to provide appropriate information based on the situation while being sensitive to individual and organizational concerns.
• Demonstrate willingness to rotate among various shifts or departments to meet patient care needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to explain procedures to patients and involve them in their care.
• Competency in Balloon Pump and Impella procedures.

Education and Experience

• Current NH ARRT license required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Completion of a certificate or degree program in radiologic technology.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the required areas may be considered.