Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem

Overview

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Requisition Number: R-21183

Facility: LOC
0001 - 55 Fogg Road, 55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH Cardiac Catheterization

Status: Part time

Budgeted

Hours:

0

Shift: Day (United States of America)

An Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, also known as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating heart diseases. Responsible to perform all required procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization /EP Laboratories and to operate specialized equipment including, but not limited to, the X-ray equipment within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, computer systems, hemodynamic monitoring and have working knowledge of invasive cardiac procedures, perform in all first and second assist duties under the supervision of a physician, prepare patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventions, perform common catheterization interventions including, stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and electrophysiology tests, operate intracardiac or intravascular ultrasound equipment, fluoroscopy equipment, or other imaging systems, assisting with handling venous and arterial catheters and wires, monitor blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) equipment during procedures including coronary angiography, pacemaker implantation, aortic stenosis studies, and patent foramen ovale closures, calculate hemodynamic or physiologic values, and recording waveforms for patient records and retrieve and analyze imaging and other data obtained during procedures.

Compensation Pay Range: $45.45 - $61.17

1 - Procedure Documentation

• 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.

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

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