Cardiac Catherization Technologist | PRN

Job Qualifications

• Licensure: Certified/licensed by the State of Wyoming and ARRT and/or National Certification as an RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International).
• Certifications Required: See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (ACLS) required.
• 12-Lead EKG, dysrhythmia, and hemodynamic identification required within 3 months of hire.
• Experience: Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab/EP Lab, Interventional Radiology, emergency care, or surgery.

Essential Functions

• Assists in providing patient care to Cardiac Catheterization lab patient populations.
• Provides technical skills necessary to assist the physician performing the procedure.
• Assists cardiologist and team in recording, storing, retrieving, and analyzing data (angiographic images, procedural documentation and hemodynamic monitoring) obtained during interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of cardiac interventional equipment and supplies, utilizing critical thinking skills to resolve complex procedural situations.
• Safeguards and maintains a culture of safety, service, and quality.
• Monitors, scrubs on all Cath Lab procedures.
• Assists with preparation of radiologic and other laboratory equipment to be used during the procedure while adhering to principles of aseptic technique.
• Maintains and evaluates equipment, and troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Provides service excellence to all customers.
• Displays efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• Maintains professional standards related to clinical practice, staffing, and continuing education.
• Promotes fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Participates in hospital committees, CQI teams, and Quality Improvement Program.
• May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients.
• Assists with ordering supplies and maintaining par levels. Also monitors outdates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.