Special Procedure Technologist III (Cath Lab)

Summary

Meet Level II requirements. Proficient in scrubbing all modalities. Proficient in monitoring all cardiac and special procedures. Specializing and proficient in X-ray equipment for all invasive procedures, to include: neuro and peripheral intervention & cardiac including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TVAR).

Essential Functions

• Ensures an informed patient consent form has been properly executed.
• Performs all basic functions of scrub assistant; assists in collection of specimens.
• Maintains sterile technique and assists physicians in procedures as requested; drapes patients for surgical procedures using accepted sterile technique; prepares patient’s skin for surgery.
• Prepares angio suite for specific procedures, including table setup, instrument array, and supplies; opens sterile supplies and sets up for all procedures; maintains adequate aseptic supplies during procedures.
• Affixes and removes arterial and venous catheters and achieves homeostasis of puncture site utilizing both mechanical compression and subcutaneous homeostasis techniques.
• Provides verbal and written documentation of procedures, medications administered, and other pertinent data regarding care rendered to a patient.
• Provides information and support by explanation of patient care, diagnostic and/or interventional procedures to patient, family and other health care members.
• Provides training and advice to students, staff, and physicians about procedures and equipment.
• Initiates and terminates intravenous lines according to procedure.

EP-Tech Specialist

• Assists physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with electrical abnormalities of the heart, through the use of various electrophysiological recording, mapping and navigation systems and ablation equipment.
• Assists in the implementation of Cardiac Rhythm Management devices under surgical conditions using sterile techniques.

Cath Lab Specialist Lead

• Serves as a supervisor for the Catheterization Lab operations and flow for the shift.
• Collaborates with the CCL Manager in staffing the Lab and coordinating scheduled procedures in the Lab, including collaborating with pre/post and hospital units.
• Takes an active lead role in quality improvement and data collection for the area.
• Works as a resource/mentor to staff members.
• Collaborates with Cath Lab physicians on growth initiatives.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues/supplies and ensures that device trays are sent to sterile processing.
• Works with vendors for procedure support when necessary.
• Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in specialty area preferred.
• Experience: Five (5) years of special procedures or EP experience; or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP/Lab related experience.
• Licensure or Certification: Current Arizona Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and American Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. For EP: Preferred Certification from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional. Additional certification may be required per department.