Heart Lab Technologist - Cath Lab

Job description

Legal Entity
Aultman Hospital
Position Summary
The Heart Lab Technologist assists the cardiologist, vascular surgeon or other physicians as assigned, in the performance of minimally invasive and invasive fluoroscopic guided diagnostic and interventional procedures to assist in the diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient.
Department Summary
The Invasive Heart lab is a high-acuity, fast-paced hospital unit where, electrophysiologist, cardiologists, nurses, and radiologic technologists perform procedures like ablations, angiograms, angioplasties, stent placements, pacemaker implants and emergency heart attack interventions. The team uses advanced imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment to evaluate heart function, diagnose blockages, and treat structural or electrical heart conditions.
Qualifications
• ARRT Certification and Ohio Department of Health License.
• One-year Cardiac Cath Lab, Hybrid OR and/or Interventional Radiology experience preferred.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required
• RCIS (Cath) or RCES (EP) credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred.

Department Qualifications
Skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Sound technological judgment
• Ability to work in a stressful environment

Department Skills
Responsibilities & Expectations
• Responsible for pre-procedural set up, operating various radiology and support equipment, sterile field, scrub and circulating assistance during the procedure.
• Responsible for image archive management and appropriate documentation for the purpose of supply management, billing and procedural documentation.
• Assumes responsibility for ancillary tasks/duties associated with the delivery of high quality, safe, cost efficient patient care.
• Identifies each patient and reviews each physician order for consistency of exam ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information. Records pertinent data at all times.
• Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of support/immobilization devices, and proper transport/transfer technique with regard given to the age of the patient.
• Assists the physicians during invasive imaging and treatment procedures including;
• Scrubbing to provide direct assistance during vascular access, including assistance with wire, catheter, balloon, stent and other diagnostic treatment devices
• Administration of opaque contrast media via catheter or direct injection under the direction of a physician.
• Image review and manipulation, selection of appropriate exam sets, filming and appropriate labeling and archiving of pertinent acquired images.
• Gathers and reviews all the proper patient information needed prior to procedure. (i.e.. Lab work, images, consent, etc.)
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy making sure all necessary anatomy is included on the study.
• Communicates all pertinent information to patient or person responsible.
• Works closely and assist the physician during all procedures using proper sterile technique.
• Dispenses appropriate preparations to patients as indicated by departmental protocol and/or physician order.
• Explains exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
• Provides radiation protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards; uses collimation, patient radiation protection, and immobilization.
• Familiar with and uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles to maximize image quality and minimize patient radiation exposure.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures and table preparation.
• Consistently practices aseptic techniques, and strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures.
• Responsible for the monitoring of all procedures equipment such as but not limited to Cath Lab imaging equipment, EP imaging equipment, angiographic injectors, ultrasound, intravascular ultrasound, atherectomy devices, rotablators, laser, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform simple troubleshooting and resolution of issue, as well as report equipment malfunction to hospital Bio-medical department or vendor uptime for timely resolution or repair.
• Appropriately cleans and disinfects table and cables after every patient use.
• Straightens, cleans, and disinfects the equipment and room after every patient use to meet infection control standards, and makes sure the room is restaged and resupplied prior to leaving a shift to enhance efficiencies in processes of patient throughput and supply ordering and stocking. Uses downtime appropriately and takes direction from UD/ANM.
• Demonstrates reliability when on-call, back up call, or standby and must maintain appropriate proximity and availability to the hospital and department; must report to work within thirty minutes to support and perform duties related to Stemi cases, and/or urgent, emergent cases necessary outside of normal departmental posted business hours.
• Follows all current policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for patients, other team members, and oneself. Is respectful and nonjudgmental to all colleagues.
• Follows all infection control guidelines including universal blood and body fluid precautions.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in ongoing educational opportunities, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
• Rotates working in prep/recovery as well helping with EP cases when needed.
• Maintains a positive attitude, refraining from negative conversation, and is open to change.
• Abides by hospital policy and is in the work area ready to work by assigned shift start time.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations
Working Conditions
• Primarily day shift with varying start times. Weekend, holiday and off shift on call.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.

Hazardous Exposure Category
Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
Physical Addendum
Demands
Frequency
Remarks
Lifting 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 10-20 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 50-75 lbs
Lifting 75-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Forward Reaching
Continuous 66% of the day
Overhead Reaching
Occasional 10-33%
Standing
Continuous 66% of the day
Walking
Continuous 66% of the day
Sitting
Continuous 66% of the day
Climbing
Occasional 10-33%
Stairs/Ladder
Occasional 10-33%
Bending/Stooping
Occasional 10-33%
Twisting/Turning
Continuous 66% of the day
Kneeling/Squatting
Occasional 10-33%
Crawling
Never
Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 0-10 lbs
Continuous 66% of the day
Carrying 10-20 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Grasping/repetitive sustained
Frequent 34-65%
Fine motor coordination
Continuous 66% of the day
Vision: Near/Far/Color
Continuous 66% of the day
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
Continuous 66% of the day
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer Disability/Vet.
The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.