Cath Lab Technician CWR

Cardiac Cath Lab Technician

Responsible for ensuring safe procedures carried out in delivery of cardiac services to patients. Effectively passes Monitor Technician Certification/Annual Telemetry Review. Demonstrates ability to use and care for all technical equipment and supplies including x-ray/film processing equipment. Identifies equipment problems and safety hazards and takes appropriate action to initiate repairs. Understands the mechanics of operation of the various CCL systems; able to eventually troubleshoot problems and correct identified deficiencies. Maintains downtime log. Maintains accurate and complete procedural logs and/or technical notations. Accurately obtains, calculates and analyzes Hemodynamic data. Assists in preparing patient for procedure. Assists patient in procedure to maintain maximum comfort and safety. Educates patient on procedure pre and post. Maintains accurate and complete records. Ensures proper completion of report/documentation, including X-ray requisitions, film labels, etc. Properly handles Cine Films (including mailing & retrieving films). Always accurately checks supplies for expiration dates. All expired equipment is identified in a timely manner. Supplies are orderly and clean. Ensures that par levels of all required supplies and radiographic equipment are maintained, stored and utilized. Prepares procedure room. Lays out necessary supplies prior to procedure. Turnover time is kept to within 15 minutes. Scrubs with cardiologists, demonstrates familiarity with individual cardiologists preferences. Maintains aseptic surgical technique throughout invasive procedures and maintains universal precautions. Scrub tech skills include: LHC, RHC, PTCA, STENT, PTCRA, PTMR, TEC. Always verifies correct identification of patient. All films, medical record components are properly identified for each patient. Verifies all consents and low risk criteria. Follows policy and procedure for operation, troubleshooting, service contact, quality control and archival system.

Education Requirement:

• Required Education: N/A
• Preferred Education: N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Maintains IABP Certification.
• Effectively passes Monitor Technician Certification/Annual Telemetry Review.

Required Years of Experience:

3 years required in Cardiac Cath. Permanent pacemaker placement experience is preferred. Usage of Impella and balloon pump required.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• BLS
• Radiology certification

Scrub Color: Green. Reason: New Position