Cardiovascular/Special Procedures Radiologic Tech

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists the cardiologist and/or vascular surgeon in the performance of diagnostic and invasive cardiac, vascular and EP procedures.
• Assists the physician in permanent pacemaker implantation and ICD implants.
• Shares the responsibility in the acquisition and processing of state-of-the-art imaging and the efficient operation of equipment in the interventional and diagnostic labs.
• Participates in hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing and circulating duties.
• Obtains vital data regarding patient’s hemodynamic status and informs physician of any abnormal measurements or changes in patient status.
• Maintains adequate levels of inventory in assigned procedure and restocks inventories as needed.
• Reports to the Nurse Manager and Director
• Utilizes aseptic technique for patient and table preparation. Monitors and documents all essential hemodynamic measurements throughout diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures.
• Utilizes and troubleshoots all adjunct diagnostic and interventional modalities necessary to complete catheterization/vascular/EP procedures. Assists in recording, storing, retrieval and analyzing data obtained during cardiac, vascular, and EP procedures.
• Provides technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing interventional cardiac, endovascular, diagnostic and EP procedures. Provides a safe environment for patient undergoing invasive procedures including instituting methods to reduce radiation exposure. Monitors and documents all X-ray exposure doses. Ensures radiation protection protocols are followed by all staff members and patients.
• Inventories procedure rooms and stocks as needed. Works collaboratively with clinical manager and, materials management department to maintain adequate inventory. Completes expired stock list monthly.
• Maintains professional growth by attending seminars and meetings. Participates in cross training in all aspects of the Cardiac Cath Lab. Maintains all CEU’s required for certification and/or licensure.
• Assists with inventory management, supply and procedural billing. Assist billing coordinator with reconciliation of billing errors.
• Performs and documents daily X-Ray QA. QC all equipment and monitoring equipment.
• Assembles, calibrates, operates and troubleshoots all pertinent equipment documenting and reporting problems.
• Rotates through call, onsite within 30 minutes.
• Mentors and assists in training of students and new employees in the Cath lab and demonstrates successful completion of mentorship.
• Accurate documentation and data entry.
• Floats to assist in Diagnostic Imaging.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• 3-5 years related work experience required
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) course completion.
• Must be able to work in a 20lbs lead apron.
• Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical specific to functional areas and related systems.
• Cardiac Interventional Certificate within one year.
• Knowledge of cath lab inventory.
• Minimum 3 years recent related experience in Angiography (Special Procedures).

Education Required

• Associate’s degree required in Radiologic Technology. Bachelor’s degree preferred in Radiology.

Registration/Certification

• Active Massachusetts RT license
• ARRT
• ACLS and BLS