Cardiac Cath Radiologic Technologist

Job Description Summary

South Shore Health’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab is one of the busiest community-based cath labs in Massachusetts, performing more than 3,500 procedures annually, including over 650 PCIs and 200+ emergency heart attack interventions each year. The lab is known for combining advanced technology, high-acuity cases, and a collaborative team environment—all within a supportive community hospital setting. The Cath Lab has recently undergone a full equipment replacement and room upgrade, featuring state-of-the-art imaging technology that enhances diagnostic accuracy, expands procedural capabilities, and improves safety for both patients and staff.

South Shore Health was also the first Cath Lab in New England to adopt innovative technologies such as the Cath Works FFRangio® system, reinforcing its commitment to cutting-edge cardiac care.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1 - Procedure Documentation

a - Captures All documentation required for all procedures in Mac/Cardio according to standards.

b - Maintains accuracy of database. Insures all patients and procedures are recorded accurately in database

c - Verifies procedure log is accurate and assists MD with procedure reports.

d - Utilizes knowledge of A/P and cardiac procedures to document in Mac/Cardio Lab appropriately and carefully. to include but not limited to the following:

• Flushing of sheaths and maintaining sheath integrity to ensure proper homeostasis.
• Will introduce catheters into vessel structures consistent with current CDIC standard operating procedures.
• Will obtain hemodynamic and angiographic data by operating transducer and manifold. Assists in operation of mechanical atherectomy and thrombectomy devices.
• Under direct order of physician, will position, inflate, and deflate both balloons and stents inside vessels.
• Will assist with all balloon, catheter, sheath, and wire exchanges.
• Expected to be able to demonstrate and perform proper post access care and management (e.g mechanical closure devices and or manual compression.
• Must be able to convey pertinent patient history to the Physician in a fashion that is consistent with current pre and post care.

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EQUIPMENT
Is knowledgeable about and has the ability to operate complex and sophisticated equipment related to a Cardiac Catheterization/EP Laboratory.

a - Operates electronic equipment to properly monitor patients' heart rhythm and blood pressure during procedure.

b - Prepares and assists MD with radiographic equipment.

c - Prepares and assists MD with EP/ Vascular and coronary equipment

d - Prepares and assists MD with cardiac cath equipment such as IABP and Angiojet.

e - Prepares and operates and maintains other Cardiac Cath/EP equipment according to policy /manufacturer recommendations to i.e., ACT machine, ablator, OCT, IVUS, RFR, IFR, FFR, Cath Works, Angiojet, CSI etc.

f - Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care and operation of all cath lab equipment. Able to trouble shoot and resolve simple equipment problems or notify appropriate resources for resolution.

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- SAFETY/QUALITY - Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.

a - Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimens and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment, and consent

b - Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access.

c - Assesses each patient’s risk of falling using appropriate interventions to prevent falls.

d - Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times (ie: no cardboard boxes on floor, care of soiled U/S Probe)

e - Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.

f - Holds oneself and others accountable for meeting quality improvement/quality standards.

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