Radiology Technologist (Cath Lab_IR)

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Primarily responsible for preparing patients for catheterization procedures and directly assisting the attending physicians during procedures. Will be responsible for patient hemodynamic monitoring, recording, and report generating when not scrubbed into a procedure. Perform a variety of technical and diagnostic procedures. Assists in the care and stocking of instruments, equipment, and supplies. Assists in the transportation of patients and with housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness of the department. Must comply with hospital and department policies and procedures and work with supervisors to meet DNV, JCAHO and hospital standards. This position may have scribing responsibilities. Reports to Diagnostic Supervisor

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Functions independently in Cath Lab; Perform Routine or Trauma Radiologic Tests and use Radiologic Imaging skills to treat patients.
• Gather and exchange patient information with nursing and physicians ensuring proper identification, patient history, and reason for exam is accurately acknowledged.
• Correctly set-up and use all Diagnostic Equipment in each room and each rotation, after proper in-servicing and a suitable amount of time to get acquainted with the technical factors.
• Correctly and efficiently set up Exam and/or OR rooms for Fluoroscopic exams, including, equipment, scrub tables, Contrast, Supplies, etc.
• Operate and maintain highly specialized medical imaging equipment and other accessory equipment; Notify Lead Tech and/or Supervisor of issues with malfunctioning or unsafe to use.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in patient and surgical rooms to prevent cross contamination.
• Maintains inventory supplies, coordinates student/patient room assignments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures, preparing for procedures, and identifying supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
• Performs proper scrub and draping techniques.
• Is attentive and anticipates needs of the physician for instruments, catheters, wires and other supplies according to technique, procedure, and special requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control and Universal Precautions for proper handling of blood and bodily fluids.
• Performs proper instrument, sponge, and sharps counts, and reports discrepancies accordingly.
• Maintains aseptic, sterile environment on procedure drape and back table.
• Competent in clinical and technical skills specific to the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Observes assigned work hours, is readily available when "On-Call" and respects and abides by hospital policy on attendance and tardiness.
• Performs and maintains correct patient ECG lead placement during cases.
• Properly performs hemodynamic pressure monitoring, recording, and data collection in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining proper function of the hemodynamic equipment and reports any malfunctions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• +2 years of experience General Radiologic practice.

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• Current Texas Medical Board MRT License certification.
• BLS within 30 days of hire into the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform portable and/or surgical procedures, fluoroscopic, and EC procedures, including general and trauma radiography.
• Organized and strong attention to detail.
• Apt to understand the need for urgency.
• Able to work under stressful situations. Demonstrates technical competency, policy and procedure compliance, and organizational behavior. Ability to maintain professional working relationships and communicate effectively with all hospital and medical team members.

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

• This position maintains close relationships with Central Supply, Sterile Processing, and Cath Lab Materials Management.
• Interacts with almost all areas of the hospital to include but not limited to; OPS, all ICU's, Pediatrics, Physicians, Nursing, Transportation, Housekeeping, Chemistry, Patient Services, and Volunteers. The person in this position must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with all.

Physical Capabilities

• Work requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, and transporting patients, equipment and/or supplies. Required to wear an 8 10-pound apron during procedures Should be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be emotionally and physically fit.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• This position requires frequent work near sources of radiation. Fast paced environment with occasional to frequent high pressure or emergent situations. This position is subject to inside environmental conditions. Occupational risk and exposure to bodily fluids, infectious specimens, communicable diseases, ionizing radiation, blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a Hospital/Medical environment.

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*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.