Cardiac Cath Tech II (Flexi)

Cardiac Catheterization Technologist II

The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist II is responsible for delivering high quality patient care through efficient, knowledgeable, and safe performance in assisting physicians with Cardiac Catheterization and other procedures that he/she has received training i.e. electrophysiology, vascular.

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

- Assist the physician as requested and directed in the performance of any cardiac catheterization, invasive diagnostic or interventional procedure

- Observe and attend to the needs of each patient while in the care of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

- Accurately record, note, and file as necessary

- Provide explanation and instruction to any medical personnel observing a procedure in order to maintain sterility of necessary areas, safety of patients, and safety of personnel.

- Assist, as directed by a physician, during any emergency resuscitation procedure

- Check the function of and prepare equipment for any necessary patient procedures; complete checklists

- Assist the director in maintaining proper stock of supplies by informing of low levels or defective materials

- Assist in preparing patient for procedure and do any pre-cath teaching deemed necessary according to patient needs

- Assist in providing post-cath care to include post-cath teachings and accompanying the patient back to their room

- Prepare instrument tables by: checking all equipment; checking fluids, medications dosage, concentration, and expiration dates; and ensuring instruments are the proper size

- Be proficient in percutaneous diagnostic and interventional procedures

- Be proficient in functioning as a scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator

- Maintain equipment in ready condition

- Process charges

- Maintain and distribute patient digital records within HIPPA guidelines

- Maintain active ACLS and BLS certification

- Provides copies of all licenses, registries, and certifications to the Cardiovascular Clinical Supervisor

- Observes and attends to the needs of each patient while in the care of invasive cardiac services i.e. cath labs, electrophysiology lab or holding area

- Prepares the patient for the procedure, explains the procedure and assures patient cooperation during testing

- Provides pre and post-cath education as needed

- Maintains a clean and orderly environment throughout the cardiac invasive lab.

- Maintain established department policies, procedures, and objectives regarding quality assurance, safety, and environmental and infection control

- Accurately completes patient procedure documentation, notes and files accordingly

- Checks equipment for safe use prior any patient procedure

- Assists team in maintaining proper supply stock and informs technical leads or clinical supervisor of low or out-of-date stock

- May be requested to conduct in-services and meetings

- Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services

- Must be available to take monthly after-hours, weekend and/or holiday call as required by the department

- Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

- Accepts assignment as a task nurse within the service line if needed

- Exemplifies excellent customer relations towards patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers. Shows courtesy, compassion and respect to others in the adherence of the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting a positive work and customer environment

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education: Associates degree or higher, completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology program towards obtaining a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist registry

Experience: 2+ years Cath Lab experience is required. Employee should be competent in position within 90-days of employment.

Applicant must be retain a registry as a RCIS, RCVT, RCES, or registry eligible. ACLS and BLS certification required

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare