Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technologist

About the role

As a Special Procedures Technologist (SPT) within the Cardiac Cath Lab at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, you will perform a variety of roles including monitoring, procedure scrubbing, and assisting physicians and nursing staff. The position offers exposure to a wide range of cardiac procedures such as diagnostic, structural, and electrophysiology interventions. Cardiovascular Techs are responsible for medical imaging, scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring during procedures, providing an opportunity to leverage your ARRT license for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Perform/review baseline patient evaluations and evaluate patients’ responses to diagnosis, interventional maneuvers, and medications during procedures.
• Support complex EP cases, including epicardial AF and VT ablations, stereotaxis, bipolar and venous alcohol ablations, and leadless pacemaker procedures.
• Operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment efficiently, troubleshoot issues, and notify appropriate personnel to maintain performance.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors, adhering to all safety policies.
• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of procedures and techniques, including ECG rhythms, hemodynamic values, and pressure monitoring.
• Monitor and record ECG and pressure waves during procedures; provide other aspects of patient care as needed.
• Apply principles of aseptic and sterile techniques and universal precautions throughout procedures.
• Prepare instruments for cleaning following each case; dispose of sharps and trash and process used supplies.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; participate in performance assessments when serving as a preceptor.
• Participate in staff development, orientation, education, and evaluation of clinical competencies when serving as a mentor or preceptor.
• Account for ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to scope of practice, including maintaining confidentiality of work information.

Requirements

• Completion of a Cardiovascular Invasive program or equivalent experience.
• ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology (RT) as required by state law.
• Licensure and/or certification(s) as required by state regulatory agency, if applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required where applicable.
• Post-primary certifications with a minimum of 5 years’ Cath Lab, Electrophysiology (EP), or equivalent experience OR 7 years Cath Lab, EP, or equivalent with at least 3 years in a high acuity/structural heart or most complex interventions.
• Demonstrated expertise in high acuity/structural heart or most complex interventions.
• Proficient in various Cath Lab procedures and techniques.
• Ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations and respond quickly to the needs of healthcare staff and patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.