What are the responsibilities and job description for the IR/CATH LAB TECHNOLOGIST, CARDIOLOGY CATH LAB, FULL TIME position at Carson Tahoe?
Description
US : NV : Carson City Cardiology Cath Lab
Full Time
About Carson Tahoe Health
CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary
Performs interventional cardiac and vascular radiography procedures for in and out patients. Assists radiologists and other specialists in performing invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including angiograms, ablations, angioplasties and stent placements. Provides procedural-related patient care and education. Maintains equipment and records / documentation for procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provides radiographs and specialized studies of the highest quality in a timely manner for both Cardiac and Vascular procedures.
- Prepares contrast media and administers as ordered through intravascular route or power injector as ordered by the attending physician in the lab. Performs venipuncture for the administration of IV contrast.
- Demonstrate and model competency in various modalities in the Cath Lab including but not limited to, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab. Continue to advance competency through CEU's and in house training
- Performs in a scrub or circulating position independently within the Cardiac and Vascular Cath Labs.
- Performs operation of the hemodynamic monitor, records procedure notes, collects all required data and performs data entry.
- Demonstrates knowledge of PACS system function and mechanics. Troubleshoots on all modalities of recording. Prepares images for presentation of cases for Cath Conferences.
- Explains and prepares patients for procedures and assists patient with proper positioning for imaging and catheterization. Practices medical and surgical aseptic and sterile techniques
- Documents patient assessment / history related to procedures and provides patient care and education to meet patient's physical and psychological needs.
- Timely and accurately submit medical coding documentation to ensure proper billing
- Performs and documents equipment quality control according to department protocols; recognizes and reports any malfunction or variation to supervisor for recommended service or replacement.
- Maintains manual and computerized patient, department, and hospital records. Initiates computer archive functions to store and / or retrieve patient information. Performs associated clerical tasks as needed.
- Teaches and assist other Cath Lab staff in the administration and techniques used in Cath Lab procedures. Assist as needed in the scheduling and daily flow of the Cath Lab patient.
- Assist with post procedural care if instructed by the RN
- Reports any equipment malfunctions to Manager at the time of system failure.
- Facilitates and participates in planning changes and improvements. Evaluates new procedures as requested by the Manager. Utilizes knowledge of the Performance Improvement Cycle to improve work processes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
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