Cath Lab Tech II

Responsibilities

Operates all monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures. Collects and prepares pertinent data for use by physician/staff. Supports physician and staff during procedures.

• Monitors patient electrocardiogram for cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Operates the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required.
• Provides assistance in emergency situations.
• Assists in pre and post procedure activities related to equipment and patient care.
• Positions patient and selects exposure factors for all radiographic procedures performed in the department.
• Identifies cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy for documentation purposes.
• Performs initial troubleshooting on equipment and arranges maintenance as necessary.
• Performs calibration, cleaning and quality assurance measures on equipment.
• Prepares, delivers, and picks up reusable items for re-sterilization.
• Prepares and operates imaging, angiographic, interventional and storage systems.
• Scrubs to assist physician with diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures with knowledge of equipment and equipment options.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff.
• Develops, trains and administers competencies to staff.
• Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other cardiology department processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification: Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist registration (RCIS) or Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification or Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) certification or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Education: Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field.
• Experience: Typically requires 2 years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab performing cardiac monitoring, planning and scrubbing.

Skills & Abilities

• Completion of an approved basic ECG interpretation course within three months of hire.
• Advanced technical skills in monitoring, scrubbing and panning with proficiency in both Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures (where required).
• Demonstrated ability to quickly change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.

• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.