Cardiovascular Professional Cath Lab

About the Role

Performs duties in the Cath Lab related to diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures, including but not limited to:

• Diagnostic right and left heart catheterizations
• Pacemaker/ICD insertion
• Coronary interventions (balloon pump insertion, PTCA, Atherectomy—Laser and Rotablator, Stent, IVUS)
• Myocardial biopsy
• Peripheral angiography and interventions
• Pericardiocentesis
• Other assigned cardiology procedures

Functions as a member of the Regional Cath Lab Team to ensure a safe and efficient environment. May require travel, on-call coverage, and orientation between Boise and Nampa Cath Lab departments. Maintains accurate documentation, serves as a patient advocate, and promotes physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being while utilizing resources wisely.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, and incorporates the Organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values into daily practice.
• Demonstrates competency in caring for all assigned age groups (Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric).
• Ensures accurate documentation of services and supplies for revenue management.
• Complies with hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Performs scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating duties in the cath lab, including:
  • Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician (Boise only).
  • Performing and understanding digital imaging, including dose management and radiation protection.
  • ECG and Hemodynamic monitoring.
• Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents, monitoring dosages, and assessing potential allergies in compliance with department policies.
• Anticipates and responds to the needs of physicians and patients.
• Communicates clearly with patients regarding the purpose and extent of procedures.
• Contributes to physical and psychosocial assessments of patients.
• Participates in patient education based on assessed needs.
• Develops and implements elements of a care plan based on patient needs.
• Communicates patient status and care plans to other caregivers verbally and in writing.
• Prepares, administers, and evaluates the effectiveness of medications (Boise only).
• Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment.
• Advocates for patient rights and collaborates with patients to alleviate or reduce pain.
• Demonstrates therapeutic communication and establishes professional boundaries.
• Integrates knowledge, experience, professional standards, and hospital policies into practice.
• Meets unit-specific technical skills requirements.

Requirements

• One of the following certifications:
  • Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from AHA, ARC, or Military Training Network (required at hire unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk).
• Prior experience as a staff member in a hospital cath lab or Radiology Department (Special Procedures) preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.