Cath Lab Tech

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.

Responsibilities:
Sets up and adjusts all imaging equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.

Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.

Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.

Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.

Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Education:
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart
Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following:
• Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained
prior to hire date or job transfer date.