Special Procedures Tech - PD Days

Description

Under general supervision, assists the Cardiologist with all aspects of the performance of specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates mastery of all technical aspects within guidelines of the Technologist I & II.
• Works cooperatively with all members of the department to resolve problems expediently.
• Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patients’ rights in all interactions with patients.
• Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times.
• Complies with organization-wide and department specific policies and procedures, including working knowledge of policies.
• Complies with patient care requirements of all regulatory agencies including working knowledge of policies, reference to and compliance to policies.
• Creates an environment of safe delivery of patient care and functions with a constant awareness of safety issues.
• Corrects and reports any unsafe conditions found immediately.
• Corrects and reports any unsafe conditions.
• P Practices aseptic technique, isolation and infection control procedures and prevents cross contamination at all times.
• Follows Universal Precautions.
• Maintains awareness of and location of information manuals.
• Follows universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to performing the exam, using pre-op/pre procedure verification check list, site marked with the physician’s initials (physician performing procedure) and using “Time Out”.
• Demonstrates competence with specific equipment used on all diagnostic and interventional procedures performed.
• Troubleshoots equipment before service is called.
• Aids the supervising physician in capturing the best projections to delineate the vascular anatomy.
• Aids the physician by preparing and passing equipment catheters, instruments, manifold/pressure monitoring system for each diagnostic procedure, including but not limited to:
  • Interventional procedure,
  • PTCAS,
  • stent implantations,
  • directional atherectomy,
  • rotational atherectomy and valvuloplasty
  • Intraaortic balloon placement
  • Endomyocardial biopsies
  • Transseptal, including brachial or radial approach, sones technique.
  • Maintains a sterile field throughout each procedure.
  • Monitors patients ECG, blood pressure, arterial and right heart pressures and oxygen saturation readings.
  • Prepares the room, trays, procedures and patients according to physician preference cards.
  • P Practices aseptic technique in opening sterile drape packs, catheters, equipment and supplies.
  • Assists with orienting new Cardio Vascular Technician to department, equipment, and routines.

Department Specific Competencies

• Ensures upkeep and servicing of x-ray equipment in Cardiac Cath Lab, including PM’s and annual inspection.
• Works with Cardiac Cath Lab management to implement new policies and equipment affecting Radiology personnel.
• Aids Cath Lab Team prepare patients: Placing BP cuff, pulse oximeter and EKG monitoring.
• Coordinates Cath Lab cost containment program with vendor management. Includes Cardiologists in process.
• Prepares operating room and/or cath lab strategies in collaboration with the appropriate department management teams, recommending schedule smoothing and/or case cancellation, whenever such strategies are required to mitigate impediments to patient flow.
• Receives delivered items from the warehouse, central supply and/or vendors and audits the delivery tickets versus what is actually delivered.
• Aids in cleaning and preparing procedure rooms.
• Cleans reusable equipment, rinses soiled instruments and transports to sterile prep.
• Reconciles orders to make sure all products have come in by expected delivery date.
• Provides explanation and education to family/significant other at discharge from Cath Lab for outpatients (SERVICE/EXCELLENCE).
• Sets up equipment for procedures performed in Cath Lab.
• Works with Cardiologist in capturing the best projections to delineate the cardiac anatomy.

Education

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.

Experience

• Number of Years Experience: 3
• Type of Experience: Procedural Areas or Support to Procedural Areas

Licenses / Certifications

• Basic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experience
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)ARRT License for Radiologic Technologist
• BCLS or ACLS Certification
• Fluoroscopy License

Compensation Range

$66.63 / Hour