Cardiac Catheterization Technologist - Cardiovascular Cath Lab – Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist is a technical resource and provides scrub assistance to the cardiologists in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures. The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist will prepare for and perform all cardiac and vascular imaging procedures displaying knowledge of exams and equipment; troubleshoot minor equipment malfunctions; keep accurate records of all patients, equipment, quality control, and maintenance; and maintain appropriate levels of supplies.Essential DutiesOrganizes, plans and directs activities relating to patients and procedures for their designated area when assigned to do so by the Department Coordinator or Department Manager.Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for structural heart repair procedures including pulmonary and aortic valvuloplasty, VSD, ASD, PFO, and PDA closures.Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for transcatheter valve replacement, Mitraclip and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion procedures and participate in clinical trial studies.Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for implant procedures such as Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillator.Setup, maintain, and operate rotational atherectomy (Rotablator) and thrombolysis (EKOS) equipmentSetup, maintain, and operate all interventional electrophysiology equipment for ablation, trans-septal ablations, mapping, and Electro-physiology studies.Assist cardiovascular tests and record patients' hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments.Monitor and document all physiological monitoring/recording equipment and document all actions during the procedure.Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveforms and alerts credentialed provider and other team members during procedures and according to protocol.Manage patient arterial and venous access sites post-procedure, including removal of sheaths and safe management of hemostatic devices.Prepare, maintains and operate ventricular assist device and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.Prepare, maintain, and operate Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE), IVUS, and ultrasound machine.Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient age and body part being examined while minimizing radiation.Assists in training and guidance of technologist cross-training in the Cath Lab department in a positive manner.Confirms patient identification by checking name and birthdate.Reviews physician notes and/or special instructions, reviews with cardiologist and patient if necessary, to assure safety and appropriateness.Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code and properly administer aid as needed.Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards.Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination to patient and instruments.Records pertinent ...