What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Cath Lab Scrub Technician position at Heart & Vascular Partners?
Join our dedicated team at St. Louis Heart and Vascular as a Cath Lab Scrub Tech, where you'll play a vital role in supporting interventional cardiac procedures that save lives and improve patient health. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, you'll work alongside leading cardiologists and healthcare professionals, utilizing your skills to ensure the highest standards of care in our dynamic catheterization lab. If you have a passion for cardiovascular technology and a commitment to patient care, we invite you to apply and become an essential part of our heart health team.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare the catheterization laboratory and ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are available and in working order.
- Assist with the sterilization and set-up of sterile fields.
- Scrub in to assist physicians during cardiac catheterization procedures by passing instruments, manipulating catheters, and helping with device implantation.
- Maintain aseptic technique to prevent infection and ensure patient safety.
- Monitor and maintain the inventory of cath lab supplies, restocking as necessary.
- Operate fluoroscopy and other imaging equipment under the direction of the physician.
- Ensure proper disposal of sharps and other hazardous materials following procedures.
- Record and document procedural details, patient responses, and the outcome of the procedure in the patient’s medical record.
- Collaborate with the cath lab team to implement protocols and quality control measures.
- Provide patient care before, during, and after procedures, including positioning the patient and monitoring vital signs.
- Participate in emergency response situations by providing critical assistance as needed.
- Assist in the training and mentoring of new staff and students within the cath lab environment.
- Engage in continuous education to stay current with evolving techniques, equipment, and best practices in the field of cardiac care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- operating the C-Arm X-Ray during the procedure
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to work Saturdays
- Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist Program or Surgical Technologist Program
- Certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe
- Minimum of one year of experience in a catheterization lab or operating room preferred
- Proficient in scrubbing for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
- Familiarity with cath lab equipment, instruments, and radiation safety
- Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Flexibility with work hours to accommodate varying shifts and emergency call-ins Physical stamina and manual dexterity to handle equipment and assist patients
- Commitment to continuing education and staying current with advancements in the field
