Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides aid under direct supervision of a cardiologist in Imaging by Exposure to Ionizing radiation, and other procedural technical functions that assist the cardiologist in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. May provide local infiltration and of a local anesthetic at the operation site.  Participates in and peripheral vascular interventional procedures as appropriate.

POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiology technology with an associate’s degree in radiology technology.  Must have a current A.R.R.T and T.D.H. license if a graduate of a Radiology Program.
• Or, a current Licensed Vocational Nurse having graduated from an accredited program with commitment to challenge RCIS at the end of one year employment, or a current RCIS certification.
• Or, surgical tech having graduated from an accredited program with current CST with commitment to challenge RCIS at the end of one year employment, or a current RCIS certification.
• Or, Respiratory tech with a current RRT with commitment to challenge RCIS at the end of one year employment, or a current RCIS certification.
• Or, must have successfully completed an accredited CVT program with commitment to challenge RCIS at the end of one year employment, or a current RCIS certification.
• Must be credentialed in BLS with ACLS and PALS optional.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians
• Prefer hospital experience

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERICIENCE­:

• Six (6) months continuous experience in cardiac catheterization lab preferred.
• Angiographic special procedure experience preferred.
• Must have vast anatomical knowledge.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and families in an effective manner.
• Exhibits tact, enthusiasm, and patience.
• Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Requires good communication and organizational skills.
• Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Requires working with frequent interruptions.
• Must project a professional image.

POSITION RESPONSIBITIES:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Determines specific equipment needed per procedure.
• Reviewing permit and consent to confirm procedure and special needs.
• Appropriately select and set X-ray equipment properly under the guidance of registered Radiology tech or Doctor.
• Acts as radiation safety source for team.
• Monitors procedure medications equipment and all chronological events.
• Assists in moving and positioning the patient.
• Performs “Time-Out” in accordance with DHR policy
• Appropriately drapes the patient using sterile technique.
• Assists in maintaining establishing and maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, using and applying of appropriate closure device.
• Ability to utilize unipolar and bipolar electrocautery.
• Maintains the integrity of sterile field.
• Assist with insertion of femoral arterial line and Swan Ganz lines
• Performing any other duties or procedures incident to the procedure deemed necessary and directed by the cardiologist
• Assist in resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life threatening events in the procedure room.
• Other duties as assigned

LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Director of Cath Lab