Special Procedure Tech/Cardiac - Cardiac Lab Inv

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNICIAN/CARDIAC

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Cath Lab LRT assists the Cardiologist in the performance of Cath Lab procedures. Reports to the Cath Lab Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** 1. Is responsible for adequate radiation protection for all team members.

** 2. Performs preventative maintenance and quality control testing on all radiology related equipment (i.e. opaque media injector, and Cath Lab radiology system).

** 3. Maintains personnel monitoring devices and keeps records of readings.

** 4. Assists with scrubbing, circulation and recording in the Cath Lab per Cath Lab policies and physicians specific procedures.

** 5. Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination.

** 6. Is skilled in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

** 7. Is responsible for on-call coverage with response time not to exceed 30 minutes.

** 8. Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise.

** 9. Is responsible for accurate and timely data entry into Medical Center's computer system for the purpose of procedures and accessory charges.

• Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolutions of staffing conflicts.

• Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients and SO.

• Assists in scrubbing in Electrophysiology Lab.

• Attends staff meetings and mandatory inservices.

** 14. Selects and maintains Cath Lab equipment to be used in procedures per physician specific procedures.

• Maintains an adequate stock of supplies.

** 16. Operates opaque media injector per manufacture's recommendation.

• Cleans lab following patient discharge per Cath Lab policies.

** 18. Keeps work rooms, equipment and accessories clear.

• Prepares and positions patient correctly for specific examinations.

• Assists in transporting patients.

• Assists, orients and instructs other personnel in Cath Lab procedures.

** 22. Participates in unit, Department of Nursing, Operations Division and Radiology Performance Improvement activities as well as standards development.

** 23. Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as appropriate.

** 24. Provides age appropriate care to patient according to their age groups for the particular unit to which the individual is assigned. (Refer to attached addendum)

• Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.

• Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Medical Center.

• It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned.

EDUCATION:

Current NYS Radiology Technologist license. ARRT certified.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one year experience in radiology, cardiology preferred. ALS required after 2 years employment.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date. Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Required to be on feet much of time. Appreciable physical effort including lifting, reaching, stooping, moving patients and pushing of beds and stretchers.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

** A.D.A Essential Functions