Interventional Labs Tech I

Summary

Please Note: This is a pool position. No guarantee of hours. Performs diagnostic and interventional examinations of the heart, blood vessels and other body areas under the direction of a licensed physician. Will work between the Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology and Interventional Radiology labs.

Essential Functions

• Use of the fluoroscopy equipment, Epic EMR, MERGE hemo-dynamic system within the labs.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Accomplishes patient assessment to assure best patient care and notifies physician if intervention is needed.
• Able to orient patient to lab environment, including equipment and procedure to be performed.
• Aids in emergency situations under direction of the physician.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease process for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information as evidenced by imaging.
• Maintains fluoroscopy equipment, Contrast Injector, and other equipment in proper working condition.
• Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to Manager.
• Performs various clerical duties including, but not limited to:
• Verification of information and exams performed, using Epic and PACS.
• Updates and changes exams description to reflect actual exams performed.
• Checks inventory as able.
• Notifies Inventory Control Specialist of items that need ordered.
• Properly charges all medical/surgical supplies used during procedures.
• Restocks as needed.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Cath, IR and EP labs.
• Sets up required equipment according to standards.
• Prep and scrub procedures in all labs using sterile technique.
• Records hemodynamic readings as per standards for each procedure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiology Technology or Cardiovascular Technology Program.
• Active Washington State License.
• Current ACLS/BLS Certification.
• At least one of the following certifications: RCES, RCIS, ARRT; RCIS or AART (CI) must be completed within 12 months of hire.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, accurate keyboarding, email communication and password management.
• AART (CI) (VI) Cath/IR/EP experience preferred.

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Walking – FSitting/Standing - FReaching: Shoulder Height - FReaching: Above shoulder height - FReaching: Below shoulder height - FClimbing - OPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - FPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - FPulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - FLifting: 25 pounds or less - FLifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - FLifting: Over 50 pounds - OCarrying: 25 pounds or less - FCarrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OCarrying: Over 50 pounds - OCrawling/Kneeling - OBending/Stooping/Crouching - FTwisting/Turning - FRepetitive Movement - O

Job Classification

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures

• Unprotected Heights – No
• Heat – No
• Cold – No
• Mechanical Hazards – Yes
• Hazardous Substances – Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes
• Lighting – Yes
• Noise – No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – Yes
• Infectious Diseases – Yes