Job Description:

Cardiac Cath Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Full Time, First Shift

Position Highlights:

• The Cardiac Cath Technologist's primary responsibilities will be in the area of physiologic monitoring, medical instrumentation operation, use of portable and permanent fluoroscopic and digital x-ray systems, and other diagnostic and therapeutic devices.

• Skills and knowledge will be utilized in a variety of pediatric and adult diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Cardiac Cath Technologist will be willing and able to coordinate the activities of other technical personnel assigned to these areas.

• The Cardiac Cath Technologist is considered to be a high-level technical person possessing advanced knowledge in cardiac hemodynamics, mechanical and electronic medical instrumentation who has demonstrated an ability to work within a team and independently.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist the Attending Cardiologist during procedures by setting up the instrument table, prepping and draping the patient, assisting with catheter insertions, performing coronary injections and table panning as well as final clean up and patient transport after case completion.

• Is requested to circulate during a procedure, the Cardiac Cath Technologist will monitor the status and condition of the patient and act as an unsterile assistant to personnel directly performing the procedure. A thorough knowledge of supply location will be necessary.

• Primary responsibilities will include hemodynamic monitoring and recording, scrub, and radiologic recording.

• Set-up, calibrate and operate the instrumentation required to perform and document hemodynamic and electrocardiographic measurements during diagnostic and interventional adult and pediatric procedures.

• Responsible for the technical operation and insofar as possible, the maintenance of radiographic, fluoroscopic, video, and digital processing equipment.

• Responsible for the integrity as well as the archival of the patient's procedural data; both radiographic and hemodynamic.

• Due to the complex nature and potential hazards within the Cardiovascular Catheterization Unit the Cardiac Cath Technologist will be required to help maintain a safe and organized work environment.

• Complete all necessary data forms and enter patient billing at the completion of the procedures. Patient's hospital charges will be reconciled with the department coder in a timely manner and corrections will be made according to hospital policy

• Attend outside educational programs and attend Departmental meetings and conferences for staff development.

• Assist in developing and implementing staff educational programs.

• Assist with supervision of students and vendors.

• Assist with the orientation of new staff, cardiology fellows, and any other personnel.