Cath Lab Tech

Cardiovascular Technologist

The Cardiovascular Technologist assists providers in the performance of both diagnostic and interventional procedures within, but not limited to, the cath and electrophysiology labs.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Obtains and reviews the requisition for exams and information (procedure requested, special notes/comments, and patient condition).
• Reviews worksheets and patient questionnaires relating to the exam before starting.
• Interviews patients before a procedure to obtain patient history/information and documents all relevant information into EMR.
• Transfers patient to examination table, assuring that patient is properly clothed/covered.
• Demonstrates the ability to place immobilization/supportive devices to obtain patient comfort and precise positioning.
• Ensures that lead shields/protective clothing are properly in place and adjusted for staff and providers.
• Ensures patient's comfort while obtaining the desired results.
• Receives and relays physician orders to RN for placement in patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assists in performing procedures (cardiovascular, vascular, electrophysiology, and hybrid).
• Utilizes electrophysiology stimulation and pacing equipment.
• Performs manual and mechanical hemostasis.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize closure devices.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify cardiac rhythms.
• Participates in the physiological monitoring of patients.
• Provides support for patients/families by communicating the need for referrals (i.e., social services, case manager, etc.).
• Provides and documents education to patients/families and the healthcare team.
• Documents in EMR and communicates to the health care team the patient's interventions, responses, and status changes.

• Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
• If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
• Archives images according to protocols.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology with an Associate's Degree - Required

Certification & Licensures Has one of the following:

• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) certification.

Experience

• Two years Cath lab experience preferred, but will consider recently certified graduates on a case-by-case basis - Required