Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist

Job Summary

• Prepares equipment before and during procedures.
• Identifies and assesses patient condition. Prepares, positions and provides patient care.
• Establishes and maintains a sterile environment.
• Professional Practice
• Serves as preceptor for new hires and radiology students and participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Uses downtime appropriately by stocking rooms, checking equipment, and other delegated tasks by Charge person or manager.
• Maintains strong professional working relationship with the physicians and leadership to facilitate excellent patient care.

Qualifications

Complete Cath Lab RT Orientation within 6 months. Complete all competencies listed in department policy within 6 months.

Education

Completion of 24 month formal program or military program of Radiologic Technology with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist eligible and/or current RCIS.

Experience

Previous Procedural Area experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration/ETC.

American Registry of Radiologic Technology. Registered and/or RCIS. Cardiovascular (CV) or (CI) and/or (VI) certification preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment. ACLS training must be achieved within 6 months of hire and maintained through duration of employment.