Cath Lab Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

About the Role

Provides technical support and assistance to the physician during invasive cardiology procedures. Performs scrub and hemodynamic monitoring duties with cardiac catheterizations using clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgment in accordance with professional and departmental standards and protocols. Provides care, assessment, and post-procedural instruction to patients. Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists Cardiologist in performance of diagnostic invasive procedures.
• Maintains operational knowledge of Cath Lab equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Assists and performs diagnostic invasive procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Provides care for patients prior, during, and after procedures.
• Scrubs and assists Cardiologist as requested.
• Responds to patient distress situations and assists with equipment quality control and inventory management.
• Prepares sterile trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for procedures, and maintains sterile field.
• Provides all appropriate services to safely and efficiently complete patient’s procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of cardiac concepts and clinical practices.
• Possesses the knowledge & skills level of basic and complex invasive procedures which may include: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), stents, IABP placement and operation, and peripheral interventions.
• Responsible for patient safety in the CCL and must be able to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and respond according to emergency protocols, operate external cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator.
• Intervenes with appropriate therapy in the event of cardiac emergencies.
• Monitors and records patients' hemodynamic status during procedures.
• Properly handles and processes PACS images to include storage and transfer.
• Follows radiation safety policies as outlined by the NRC and York Hospital’s Radiation Safety Committee.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Assumes “off premise” call responsibilities as required to assure complete call coverage.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age-specific data and provides appropriate, age-specific treatment.
• Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff safety by complying with all applicable safety regulations, learning the impact of medical errors, and reporting actual and potential errors.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, workshops, and staff meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
• Drapes patients for surgical procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.

Requirements

• Certificate Program: Graduate of a certificate or degree-granting program or post-secondary educational program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic, Biomedical Engineering). Required
• Associates Degree: Degree from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology. Preferred
• 1 year Cath Lab and/or interventional radiology experience. Required
• Experience in electric countershock techniques. Required
• Previous Cath Lab experience. Preferred

Qualifications

• Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist within 2 years. Required
• Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT within 2 years. Required
• Basic Life Support. Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Upon Hire Required

Skills

• Knowledge of cardiology, electrophysiology, pacemakers, and related equipment.
• Fluent in medical terminology.
• Ability to use radiographic equipment and handle patients who present in a variety of conditions.
• Ability to wear lead protective gear for long periods.
• Ability to function as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the principles of surgical asepsis.
• Understands cardiovascular pathophysiology.
• Ability to read a 12 lead EKG.
• Ability to identify lethal arrhythmias 100% of the time.
• Ability to identify normal versus abnormal intra-cardiac and peripheral pressure waveforms.

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care, and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, celebrating over 100 years of community care, is a nationally recognized acute care community hospital serving more than 100,000 residents from the greater Adams County and northern Maryland area. The hospital offers services that include neurosciences, orthopedics, oncology and infusion, OB/GYN, and interventional heart and vascular care. Patients can receive a full range of heart services close to home—from preventative care and diagnostics to medical and interventional treatments, to cardiac rehabilitation. The specialists of WellSpan Cardiology perform procedures at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital’s newly renovated catheterization lab, equipped with the latest technology and equipment.