Cath Lab Technologist

Unit Notes

Department: Cath Lab | Tech

- # suites/labs: 6
- #cases per day on average: 10 to 15.
- Required Certifications: AART, BLS, IEMA.
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Cath lab is separate from IR and EP.
- Job Duties: Scrub, monitor hemodynamics, and circulating.
PACS experience preferred but not required.
- Cardiologist hours/on call: Cardiologist physicians are on call 24 hours, 365 days a year.
- Is there a Manager/Charge Nurse on each shift?: Primary charge nurse from 0600-1530. Primary charge does not routinely
complete cases, but will take call.
- Shifts & Scheduling: 9 hours shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. On call hours on a rotational basis.
- Weeknight/Call Requirements: Call requirements are weekly and on a rotational basis. Usually 8-9 shifts per month.
- Weekend/Call Requirements: Call requirements are weekly and on a rotational basis. Usually 8-9 shifts per month.
- Holiday/Call Requirements: Holidays are on a rotational basis.
- What is call response time?: 30 minutes from time of page.
- Floating Requirements: Techs are not required to float at this time.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Scrubs are provided by hospital.
- Unit/Department specific orientation: Orientation is usually 3 to 5 days.

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