Catheterization Laboratory Technologist II - Cardio Cath

Responsibilities

• Maintains major equipment in assigned areas and documents as required for quality control.
• Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.
• Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.
• Sets up and operates cath lab equipment including imaging, contrast injector, hemodynamic system, and other specialized devices.
• Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
• Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety during procedures.
• Collaborates with the procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure efficient patient care.
• Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment.
• Adheres to aseptic technique and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.
• Supports the Radiation Safety department as a representative.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years of Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology, or Cath/EP Lab experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently at Pediatric facilities.
• One of the following certifications required: RCIS, RCES, RCS, CI, CV, VI, AB, OB/GYN, AE, RDCS, RVT.
• State licensure required based on modality.