What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Cardiac Cath Lab Radiology Scrub Tech position at St. Louis Heart and Vascular?
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
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