CARDIAC CATH LAB TECH (AART OR RCIS)

Responsibilities

• Aids the physician with scrub duties using strict sterile technique.
• Sets up sterile trays and prepares and positions patients for procedures.
• Assists the physician in the circulator role, including patient positioning for digital imaging and administering medications or contrast (if RN/RT certified) under physician supervision.
• Performs recorder/monitor functions, including documenting procedures, balancing and calibrating equipment, operating physiologic recorders, and calculating and reporting patient data.
• Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all equipment within the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Operates and maintains physiologic monitoring systems and imaging equipment according to departmental standards.
• Reviews patient charts to identify pertinent clinical information and indicators of potential patient risk.
• Maintains the holding area and assists with safe transport of patients before and after procedures.
• Provides radiation protection to patients, staff, and self in accordance with established safety regulations and best practices.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates appropriate response, including activating code procedures and administering first aid or CPR as needed.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications under the direct supervision of the Cardiologist.
• Maintains controlled drug inventory according to established controlled substance policies.
• Ensures crash cart and drug boxes are accurately stocked, secured, and properly dated.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory and ordering necessary items to support procedural needs.
• Notifies the coordinator when supplies are low or need replenishment.
• Actively participates in product evaluation to identify high-quality, cost-effective supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a daily work log reflecting procedural activity and responsibilities.
• Participates in patient follow-up activities as required by departmental protocols.
• Rotates in an on-call schedule to support emergency and after-hours procedural needs.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives, including evaluation, reporting outcomes, and recommending follow-up actions to enhance patient care and department efficiency.

Qualifications

• Licensed with the State of Delaware, Radiation License in order to use fluoroscopy.
• Required - Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) Credentials: ARRT-CV - Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography, BLS - Basic Life Saving certification, ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ARRT-RT - Radiological Tech.
• PREFERRED - RT (R) or RCIS. NIH - Stroke Certification.
• Associates Degree preferred.

Entry USD $33.78/Hr. Max USD $52.36/Hr.