Interventional Labs Tech III

Summary

Performs diagnostic and interventional examinations of the heart, blood vessels and other body areas under the direction of a licensed physician. Works between the Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology and Interventional Radiology labs.

Essential Functions

• Uses fluoroscopy equipment, Epic EMR, MERGE hemo-dynamic system within the labs.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Affirms patient condition to ensure best patient care and notifies physician if intervention is needed.
• Orients patient to lab environment, including equipment and procedure to be performed.
• Aids in emergency situations under direction of the physician.
• Utilizes 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, 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.
• Prepares and scrubs procedures in all labs using sterile technique.
• Records hemodynamic readings as per standards for each procedure.
• Must be available for equitable on-call shifts after normal operating hours.
• Available on the Hospital premises within 30 minutes of notification of procedure.
• Accountable for keeping Confluence Health Standards, protocols and procedures related to the department and keeping skills current.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiology Technology or Cardiovascular Technology Program.
• Active Washington State License.
• Current ACLS/BLS Certification.
• 48 months of employment at Confluence Health OR similar Cath/IR experience.
• At least one of the following certifications: RCES, RCIS, ARRT (CI).
• Instruct Hemodynamics, wire profiles, complications, fundamental troubleshooting.
• Tech equipment proficiencies to include: IVUS, FFR/IFR, INPELLA, SHOCKWAVE.
• Cath/IR experience required.
• Preceptor qualified.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation mouse usage, accurate keyboarding, email communication and password management.

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

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