Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem

Requisition Number: R-21181 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Cardiac Catheterization Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Day (United States of America) An Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, also known as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating heart diseases. Responsible to perform all required procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization /EP Laboratories and to operate specialized equipment including, but not limited to, the X-ray equipment within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, computer systems, hemodynamic monitoring and have working knowledge of invasive cardiac procedures, perform in all first and second assist duties under the supervision of a physician, prepare patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventions, perform common catheterization interventions including, stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and electrophysiology tests, operate intracardiac or intravascular ultrasound equipment, fluoroscopy equipment, or other imaging systems, assisting with handling venous and arterial catheters and wires, monitor blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) equipment during procedures including coronary angiography, pacemaker implantation, aortic stenosis studies, and patent foramen ovale closures, calculate hemodynamic or physiologic values, and recording waveforms for patient records and retrieve and analyze imaging and other data obtained during procedures. Compensation Pay Range: $48.60 - $70.20 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 - Procedure Documentation a - Captures All documentation required for all procedures in Mac/Cardio according to standards. b - Maintains accuracy of database. Insures all patients and procedures are recorded accurately in database c - Verifies procedure log is accurate and assists MD with procedure reports. d - Utilizes knowledge of A/P and cardiac procedures to document in Mac/Cardio Lab appropriately and carefully. to include but not limited to the following: Flushing of sheaths and maintaining sheath integrity to ensure proper homeostasis. Will introduce catheters into vessel structures consistent with current CDIC standard operating procedures. Will obtain hemodynamic and angiographic data by operating transducer and manifold. Assists in operation of mechanical atherectomy and thrombectomy devices. Under direct order of physician, will position, inflate, and deflate both balloons and stents inside vessels. Will assist with all balloon, catheter, sheath, and wire exchanges. Expected to be able to demonstrate and perform proper post access care and management (e.g mechanical closure devices and or manual compression. Must be able to convey pertinent patient history to the Physician in a fashion that is consistent with current pre and post care.

2 - EQUIPMENT

a - Operates electronic equipment to properly monitor patients' heart rhythm and blood pressure during procedure. b - Prepares and assists MD with radiographic equipment. c - Prepares and assists MD with EP/ Vascular and coronary equipment d - Prepares and assists MD with cardiac cath equipment such as IABP and Angiojet. e - Prepares, operates and maintains other Cardiac Cath/EP equipment according to policy /manufacturer recommendations to i.e., ACT machine, ablator, OCT, IVUS, RFR, IFR, FFR, Cath Works, Angiojet, CSI etc. f - Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care and operation of all cath lab equipment. Able to trouble shoot and resolve simple equipment problems or notify appropriate resources for resolution. 3 - SAFETY/QUALITY - Fosters a \"Culture of Safety\" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment. a - Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including \"time out\", administration of care, medications, labeled specimens and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment, and consent b - Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access. c - Assesses each patient's risk of falling using appropriate interventions to prevent falls. d - Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times (ie: no cardboard boxes on floor, care of soiled U/S Probe) e - Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness. f - Holds oneself and others accountable for meeting qu #J-18808-Ljbffr southshorehealth