Cath Lab Technician

Description

JOB TITLE: Cath Lab Technician

DEPARTMENT: Cath Lab

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Knowledgeable of cardiac anatomy and physiology, invasive cardiovascular practices/techniques/pressures, EKG analysis and emergency protocols. Assists the cardiovascular physicians in performing diagnostic cardiac and diagnostic/interventional peripheral procedures. Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of complicated/advanced equipment, monitors, devices and supplies.  Provides all aspects of care for the cardiovascular patient, including pre-op assessment, procedural, and post-op recovery. Knowledge of cardiovascular disease and the potential hazards associated with invasive cardiovascular procedures.  Must possess the ability to cross train within the procedural environment. Obtain proficiency in a minimum of two roles, including but not limited to, circulating, monitoring, and scrubbing. Demonstrates the ability to operate all holding and procedure room equipment safely and correctly. Adheres to established standards and procedures. Performs all duties in a manner which promotes “team” concept.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for patient care in cardiovascular lab. Pre-operative preparation includes obtaining informed consent, labs, procedural orders, history and physicals, vital signs, preparation of invasive procedural site and EKG’s.
• Post-operative includes documentation of information, vital signs, teaching, insertion site assessment and sheath removal. Use of vascular closure devices per department policy, applying vascular pressure, monitoring, and alerting physicians to changes, documenting and reporting to transferring nursing units.
• Preparation of sterile procedural setups. Adhering to sterile technique in all procedures. (patient, equipment, and supplies)
• Responsible for proper image acquisition, archival and image processing specific to procedure type.
• Able to assist in minor troubleshooting of minor equipment repair in lab. Stocks supplies, instruments, and equipment according to storage allocations. Alerts and notifies manager of equipment/supply concerns or problems with operational performance.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of cardiovascular technology or radiography, or background knowledge and skill set in cardiovascular patient care.  Interpretation of EKG’s and hemodynamic pressure tracings.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one to two years of experience

PAY RANGE: $40-$60hr to start (dependent upon experience)

SIGN ON BONUS: $5K - $15K

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Colonial Life Elective Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing 401K
• HSA
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• PTO- starting at up to 5.84 hours per pay period (increases with years of service)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• FMLA

This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Salary : $40 - $60