Catheterization Laboratory Tech - Cardiology Cath

Overview

The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I supports cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoroscopy imaging and digital image acquisition. The Technologist I ensures accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements, maintains aseptic technique and patient safety, collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency, and serves as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage.

The role continually develops proficiency in specialized cath lab technologies.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Promotes organizational principles of Catholic healthcare including solidarity, holistic care, respect for human life, participatory community of work and mutual respect, stewardship, and acting in communion with the Church.
• Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents quality control; reports issues through the chain of command per hospital process.
• Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.
• Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.
• Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.
• Collaborates with the procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency.
• Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
• Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during procedures.
• Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on the procedure table per procedure type.
• Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including, but not limited to:
  Imaging (X-Ray, IVUS, ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc.
• Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoroscopy and X-Ray acquisition.
• Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.
• Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedures.
• Collaborates with team members to share knowledge and foster teamwork and cohesion.
• Supports department and team by assisting with patient transport as appropriate.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.
• Acts as the radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-ray is used.
• Performs fluoroscopy imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for the procedure or as instructed by the physician.
• Adheres to attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.
• Supports the department and organization’s commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service.
• Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code.
• Understands and upholds the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose.
• Supports and promotes unit-based councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets magnet requirements.
• Promotes and demonstrates the CHRISTUS core values:
  Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.

Education/Skills

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

• 0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently at pediatric facilities
• One of the following…