Cath Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION TECHNICIAN performs a variety of technical and supportive care tasks to assist physicians in performing complex and invasive cardiac catheterization procedures. Works under the direct supervision of the physician.

ABOUT US

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide.  Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand.  If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $75/hour

EDUCATION

Completion of a cardiac catheterization technician program of study combining academic work and clinical training or equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

LICENSURE

State specific.

EXPERIENCE

At least one year of experience as a cardiac catheterization technician in a cardiac catheterization laboratory.

CREDENTIALS

Current CPR; and other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during shift.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements, if applicable.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of conduct.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies at the work site and proper functioning of equipment.
• Sets up room prior to each procedure.
• Prepares sterile tray and appropriate medications.
• Balances and calibrates equipment including, but not limited to, x-ray cameras, pressure recorders, pressure sensitive transducers, desitometer, power injector and oxygen consumption apparatus, as assigned.
• Prepares patient for catheterization procedure by attaching 12-lead electrocardiogram electrodes; performs prep and drape of patient.
• Collects and analyzes samples of blood and timed expired air; calculates certain hemodynamic data.
• Assists the physician in placement of cardiac catheter.
• Monitors patient reaction to procedures.
• Monitors EKG and pressure readings.
• May administer non-narcotic medications (if allowed by facility protocol and according to applicable state regulations).
• Maintains record of protocol and operates defibrillator.
• Provides assistance as needed during patient emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

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