Asissts the physician in performing invasive and noninvasive procedures. Utilizes diagnostic and PCI equipment in routine and emergent situations. Performs various tests through catheterization to aid the diagnosis and/or treatment of patients. Performs imaging tests. Within a team environment, maintains inventory, sets-up and cleans-up the laboratory before and after all procedures.

NON-EXEMPT

Provides patient education, pre-procedure, intra-procedure and post-procedure.

Prepares room with anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment including checking equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Prepares, positions and drapes patients; attaches 12-lead EKG

Administers non-narcotic medications and starts IVs per physicians orders

Collects, monitors and/or analyzes blood samples, cardiac out put, EKG, hemodynamic pressure readings, pulse oximetry, etc. and reports results to physician

Operates various cath lab equipment (table, camera, video recorder, ultrasound machines, pressure injectors, catheters, guidewires, etc.).

Performs patient imaging (roentrgenographic and / or fluoroscopic) ensuring proper patient positioning, patient and staff safety and radiographic technique.

Monitors and records procedure and patient details in the electronic medical record.

Accurately completes procedure room counts (instruments, sponges, sharps, etc.),

Cleans room and restock supplies following procedures.

Provide direct patient care including admitting, recovering and/or holding pressure manually on catheter access sites under the supervision of an RN.

Assist in identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement in supply management, labor costs, and/or patient care

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Stay current with changes in technology, technique and / or equipment.

Contribute to the department's success through effective collaboration, active support of organizational initiatives and achievement of personal and organizational improvement goals.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code.

Completes annual educational requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Wears identification while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Attends department staff meetings as required within the department.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Coordinates efforts in meeting regulatory compliance, federal, state and local regulations and standards

Communicates and complies with the Benefis Health System Mission, Vision and Values as well as the focus statement of the department.

Complies with Benefis Health System Organization Policies and Procedures.

Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.