Catheterization Laboratory Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Catheterization Laboratory Technician II is an experienced member of the Cath lab team, proficient in supporting a wide range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• This role involves meticulous preparation of the lab, equipment, and supplies, ensuring accurate patient documentation, and maintaining a stringent sterile technique throughout procedures.
• The Technician II also serves as a valuable resource and preceptor for junior technicians and technologists, sharing expertise in advanced procedures and technology while upholding the highest standards of patient safety and departmental efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable client Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• 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 (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 the 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 but is not licensed to administer fluoro imaging.
• Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.
• Supports the department and organizations 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.
• Serves as a preceptor for Technicians and Technologists I.
• Acts as a team resource for advanced procedures and technology such as structural heart procedures, IABP, Impella, and LVAD.

Education:

• Associates degree in cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, or a healthcare-related field preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years of Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology, or Cath/EP Lab experience is required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required (AHA only)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required (AHA only)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required to work/perform independently at Pediatric facilities

One of the following certifications is required:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI.
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI, Radiography (R) by ARRT.
• Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT, Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT.
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT.
• Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS.
• Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS.
• Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS.