What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catherization Lab Technician (Cath Lab Tech) Allied position at Lancesoft?
ob Summary
Uses a variety of specialized equipment in assisting the physician in the performance of all invasive procedures resulting in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.
Essential Functions
Assists physician in performing invasive procedures. May perform related radiographic / fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position, and document findings.
Scrubs in for handling guide wires, catheter, administering contrast injections, flushing catheters, and other scrub duties as assigned per specialty.
Performs pre-procedural patient care activities.
Monitors and records patient’s condition and procedures’ progress. Retrieves and reviews patient data.
Prepares and maintains sterile field.
Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Accredited Secondary Education Program Required : Cardiovascular or
Accredited Secondary Education Program Required : Radiologic Technology. PHSW Cath Lab only. Or a combination of education and experience that provides the incumbent with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job and obtain required certification, licensure, and registration or
Experience
Minimum of 2 years Required : Clinical experience in Cardiac Cath Lab required or equivalent or
Required : Previous experience working in a hospital setting
Credentials
Required : Certification / Registration / Licensure as required by the WA State for a Radiologic Technologist and
Required Upon Hire : Basic Life Support and
Required Standard : Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer.
Required within 6 months : National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
- PHSW Cath Lab RT(R) only and
Preferred : Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab
Start date : ASAP - 4 weeks out for compliance purposes
Shift : Variable 4x10 - 0700-1730, call team 0830-1900
Types of Cases REQ : Coronary Angio / PCI, Vascular / AAA, Peripheral, IR, Neuro, Structural Heart, EP, Pacers / ICDs
Most Common Equipment : Philips, CSI, Rotablator, Shockwave, Inari, Impella, IABP, FFR, IVUS, JestStream, AngioJet, TurboHawk
Years of experience REQ : 2 years Cath Lab required, EP experience preferred
First-timers accepted : Yes
Weekend REQ : TBD
National Certs REQ : WA licensed CVT and / or ARRT, also BLS and ACLS required.
Is on-call REQ? Yes, 6 nights a month (includes 1 weekend every 4-5 weeks)
Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? No
Floating Req to Sister Facilities : No
Open to accommodating block schedule? TBD
Locals accepted : Yes
Pending State License accepted : WA licensed CVT and / or ARRT
