Cardiovascular Rad Tech I – Cardiac Cath Lab

Cardiovascular Rad Tech I – Cardiac Cath Lab

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an accredited school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) – American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit – CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) – CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Confirms correct patient information is entered in imaging modality.
• Ensures that study is ended correctly and images are transferred to PACS system.
• Participates in daily reconciliation process to ensure all relevant images have transferred to PACS.
• Ensures that fluoro time, radiation dose and contrast volume are documented on every case.
• Assists in inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies used in each procedure.
• Able to perform basic EP set-up and support of EP procedures.
• Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques.
• Positions according to department imaging protocol.
• Labels and identifies studies correctly using marker sets or post processing.
• Uses imaging equipment proficiently.
• Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol.
• Operates and troubleshoots imaging equipment.
• Assist the Cardiologist in a scrub assistant role for all types of catheterization procedures.
• Operates the fluoroscopy equipment in a manner that provides the highest quality image for the cardiologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.
• Assist with equipment and room setup for appropriate patient age and size.
• Selects radiographic factors to ensure the least amount of patient radiation exposure while maintaining established department standards of performance.
• Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status.
• Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care.
• Assists Physician with proper imaging techniques and protocols to facilitate diagnostic procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
• Performs proper procedure on proper patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions.
• Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome.
• Follows patient’s Advanced Directive.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas.
• Perform weekly fluoroscopy checks as assigned.
• Utilizes and/or directs appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Utilizes and/or directs appropriate radiation dosimetry badge(s) and demonstrates compliance with ALARA.
• Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to include but not limited to: What the procedure is, how long it is going to take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc.
• Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient’s age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension.
• Communicates and interacts with the patient’s family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year Radiological imaging experience.
• 1 Year Cath Lab Rad Tech experience.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International -PREFERRED
• ARRT Certificate – ARRT -PREFERRED
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – American Heart Association -PREFERRED
• Basic Arrhythmia Certification (from an approved source) – preferred.