Catheterization Laboratory Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I has a critical role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition.
• This role ensures the accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements, while also maintaining stringent aseptic technique and patient safety standards.
• The Technologist I actively collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency, serving as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage and continually developing proficiency in specialized Cath lab technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable client Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Promotes Organizational Principles of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church.
• Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of command and per hospital process.
• Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.
• Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.
• Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.
• Collaborates with procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times.
• Ensures proper patient information is entered into Cath lab computer and imaging systems.
• Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.
• Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type.
• Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate Cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: Imaging (X-Ray, intravascular ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc.
• Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition.
• Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.
• Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure.
• Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to Product and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion.
• Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.
• Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used.
• Performs fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician.
• Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.
• Supports department and organization’s commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service.
• Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code.
• Understands and upholds the client mission, vision, and purpose.
• Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status.
• Promotes and serves with respect to the client core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.

Education/Skills:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• 0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently at Pediatric facilities.
• Certification in one of the following is required (individuals whose ARRT certification lapsed prior to June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption criteria):
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI.
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI.
• Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT.
• Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT.
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT.
• State Licensure required based on modality.
• New Mexico: RRT, CS, DMS, FUS, or VS by MIRTP NMED.