Cath Lab Tech-PRN

Job Description

Job Description

1. Interacts with patients, physicians and co-workers in accordance with Acadian Medical Center Code of Conduct, five guiding principles in a professional manner.

1. Participates in planning and arranging work as a team member, providing a variety of care under often stressful conditions with a cross-functional team of nurses, technologists and physicians delivering patient care.

1. Operates all specialized radiographic equipment used for angiographic filming and utilizes necessary technique and accessories to produce optimal image quality.

1. Follows procedure for post processing of images.

1. Implements all radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment.

1. Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.

1. Assures relevant paperwork is charted prior to procedural case start including patient consent and H & P, etc.

8.       Assists physicians with procedures, including pre-procedural care, procedural scrub duties, and post procedural patient car

1. Sets-up sterile trays and prep patients for diagnostic procedures by using sterile technique.

1. Cross-trains and performs hemodynamic monitoring.

1. Maintains a clean, well-stocked and safe working environment, checks and tests equipment prior to use.

1. Follows universal precautions and assists in assuring compliance by other employees and physicians.

1. Ensures accurate charging of procedures and supplies, and reports any potential problems immediately to Cath Lab leadership

1. Utilizes free time to perform un-assigned duties in other departments.

15.  Any other duties assigned as needed to help drive our Mission and abide by our organizations values.