Cath Lab Tech I, Full-Time/ Dayshift (Cardiac Cath Lab)

Position Summary

Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a preceptor and/or charge person while in their orientation period.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols.
• Accurately documents patient's clinical history and ensures records are complete and accurate.
• Assesses patient's physical condition and age-specific needs, and ensures patient education, safety, and comfort.
• Acquires patient's clinical history and ensures accurate documentation.
• Verifies files and records for completeness and accuracy of the patient involved in studies.
• Archives and amends demographic information to appropriate storage media.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulates technical factors to achieve high-quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses processed image media for technical quality, patient identification, and ensures all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Provides physiological and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Serves as a scrub assistant for cardiovascular procedures, demonstrating aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hemostasis post-procedure.
• Locates, uses, and troubleshoots complex technical equipment/instruments.
• Maintains customer service skills in communication with all staff, visitors, and co-workers.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources, tools, and forms.
• Maintains case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing patient care.
• Maintains high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients' rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
• Notifies BioMed and/or equipment company as appropriate to resolve problems and reports incidents to supervisor.
• Utilizes all department computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Assists in developing and implementing essential policy and procedures.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all-procedural changes and equipment updates.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Manages reportable occurrences and files appropriate forms with Risk Management.
• Participates in the process to ensure adherence to OSHA, JCAHO, FDA regulations within the department.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• One of the following criteria must be met:
• RRT or CRT: Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
• R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program.
• Paramedic—NREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program.
• Licensure/Certification: Maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. PALS may be required depending on unit specific needs.
• Must Possess And Maintain One Of The Following:
• Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)—Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)—Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)—Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification and obtain RCIS within 18 months of being hired.