Cath Lab Technologist

Communication

Communicates utilizing the FOCUS Values in all aspects of care and interactions with others. Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff and all customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise, and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations. Provides patients/families with teaching throughout hospital stay for procedures and treatments while in the hospital, and to be prepared to care for home care needs. Referrals are done with appropriate disciplines to assure all patient/family needs are met.

Collaboration

• Practice indicates compliance with HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and all other regulatory agencies. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible in meeting needs of the unit as a team member. Works effectively with multidisciplinary team assessing needs of the patient/family, establishing goals for the patient/family, and assists in development of quality improvements that may cross over from department to department.
• Delivery of
• Care: Delivers high quality care and demonstrates knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member. Documentation reflects complete information and accurate legal record of patient’s care. Follows compliance requirements for federally funded programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Compliance concerns are brought to the immediate attention of management or the Compliance Officer. Ability to assist cardiologist with left and right heart diagnostic and interventional catheterization. Ability to assist cardiologist with peripheral/ carotid procedure. Knowledge regarding proper use of temporary pacemaker and the ability to assist cardiologist with procedure. Demonstrates critical care skills to patients with higher acuity (ED, ICU, or OR.) Expertise related to basic electrophysiology including diagnostic and interventional procedures. Advance computer skills and technical skills required to operate EP specialty equipment, specifically but not limited to 3D mapping system for cardiac ablations. Ability to assist in implantable cardiac device such as pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. Advance technical skills required to operate high risk equipment, specifically but not limited to Balloon Pump, Penumbra, EKOS and Impella, EP equipment including but not limited to 3D mapping systems, stimulation systems. Knowledge in lab values specifically associated to each procedure.Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in the Cath Lab in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care under the direct supervision of the physician. Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required in the administration of cardiovascular and emergency medications used in the Cath Lab including under the direct supervision of the physician. Demonstrates duties in hemodynamic monitoring and recording for pre, intra and post procedure patient assessment and patient care. Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to prepare and maintain sterile fields and to maintain a clean procedure environment. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of radiation safety and practice including, but not limited to the following: Use of advanced imaging systems used in the Cath Lab setting. Use of radiation protection devices and exposure levels for both the associate and patient. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Able to perform the role of secondary circulator, scrub tech, monitor and primary circulatory (if within scope of practice). Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 30-minute response time from activation to hospital.
• Other
• Functions: Unit specific additional functions will be addressed in the competency checklist specific to the assigned unit. Additional certifications and requirements are unit based. Other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Manager or Organization. Development & Patient Education Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of accredited program in one of the following: Cardiovascular Technology (CVT), Radiology Technology (RT/ARRT) or Paramedic Science (EMT-P) required. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Experience

• One (1) year critical care experience in ICU or the Emergency Department preferred. One (1) year hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency in Critical Care preferred.
• License(s)/Certification(s): Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - Graduate from an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology with a degree in an allied health field OR Radiology Technologist (RT) - Must be ARRT certified or eligible and have current permit issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health OR Paramedic – Licensure in good standing in the state of Iowa as a Paramedic required. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire. Must Possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 60 days of hire. Completion of one hour Stroke Education prior to the end of orientation and annually required. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reason required. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through CCI preferred. Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI) through ARRT preferred.