Cath Lab Tech – ( Must have ARRT) Cardiac Cath Lab

Position #: 2500002T
Position: Cath Lab Tech – ( Must have ARRT) Cardiac Cath Lab
UH Facility: Lake West Medical Center
Shift: Days
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: M-F

City: Willoughby

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

A Brief Overview

The Cath Lab Tech is responsible to the Department Assistant Nurse Manager/Director and its clients for performing a variety of duties in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology to assist the cardiologist and electrophysiologist and the quality of radiological work in the EP or cardiac catheterization laboratory.

What You Will Do

Demonstrate the ability to assess patients’ status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs.
Assists in the acquisition of patient history and entering into Hemodynamic system and/or EMR.
Prepping patient and attaching leads, Defibrillator Pads, BP cuff and setting up the sterile field.
Assisting the Physician at the table maintaining sterile procedure. Responsible for availability of supplies and equipment keeping in mind fiscal responsibility.
Responsible for all duties related to Radiation Safety and Protection.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Other Accredited Program: Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program. (Required)

Work Experience

Experience with pacemaker insertions (Preferred) and
Scrubbing in may be required for the Adult setting, but preferred for the Pediatric setting (Preferred) and
Special Procedures experience (Preferred) and
Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Electrophysiology Lab experience (Preferred) and
Advance EKG recognition course experience within 1st year of hire. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrating proficiency in arrhythmia recognition (Preferred proficiency)
Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
Team player (Required proficiency)
Basic computer skills and experience with Hemodynamic Monitoring. (Required proficiency)
Use of a variety of equipment, including power injectors and various computers. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of all radiation safety QA. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of proper sterile procedure technique and infection control. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) (Required) or
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required) and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 1 Year)
CCI equivalent (Required) and
Licensed in the State of Ohio (Required) and
Certification of completion in a cardiovascular review course (Preferred)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

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