Travel Rad Tech-Cath

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technician

This job, as a part of a multidisciplinary team, assumes responsibility for the operation of the heart catheterization laboratory suite. Operates diagnostic fluoroscopy and various types of cardiac equipment, monitors patient vitals, performs routine calculations, circulates, and assists the physician during the procedure upon request. Prepares the procedure rooms, equipment, and patient for the procedure. Acts as liaison to the hospital Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Education Required Associate degree in radiologic sciences. Preferred Bachelor's degree in radiologic sciences. Experience Required 2 years of experience as an allied health professional. Certifications Required Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). Registered Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice AND registration from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Job Duties Assists the team in patient setup and prep before the procedures and take down/clean up post-procedure using safe patient transfer and positioning techniques. Documents in procedure log to reflect accurate procedure and interventions to ensure accurate billing and charge capture. Operates radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Conducts hemodynamic monitoring of patient during procedure and reporting values to performing physician. Monitors delivery of radiation dose to patient to achieve safe delivery with minimal exposure to staff. Transmits, archives, and retrieves digital images in picture archiving and communicating systems (PACS). Performs quality control standards by using the optimum diagnostic imaging and performing regular maintenance of fluoroscopy equipment. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Demands Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.