Cath Lab Tech Lead

Position Summary

This position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population. This position functions within the Cath Lab department of the assigned facility.

Core Functions

• Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support.
• Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
• Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
• Provides cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.
• Serves as a resource for patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow.
• Affirms the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting.
• Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies.
• Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system.
• May serve as QA and clinical educator.
• May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Maintains staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Helps ensure the efficient operation of workflow of the department.
• Maintains confidentiality of all work information.
• Adheres to safety policies.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Completion of a Cardiovascular Invasive program or equivalent experience.
  • Requires 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.
  • Requires post primary certifications with 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.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred.