Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Technologist II

Administers contrast media into the coronary arteries as directed by a Cardiologist during a cardiac catheterization procedure. Recognizes the effect of pathology and vital signs todeterminethe amount of pressure of each hand injection.

Applies knowledge of the normal physiologic and electrocardiographic sequences of cardiac contraction and recognizes both minor and dangerous arrhythmia. Providesappropriate patientcare asrequired.Functions as a first assistant to the physician by scrubbing independently and aiding in the manipulation and placement of guide wires and catheters. Administers contrast mediain accordance withphysician instruction.Schedules andmaintainsorderly patient flow

Maintains adequate basic interventional and cardiac supplies, allappropriate patientrecords and department check sheets.Orders supplies from outside vendors in hospitalpurchasingsystem.Assistssupervisor with all aspects of inventory control.Correctly enters patient and supply information into the RIS and/or hospital computer system.

Performshemodynamic physiologic patient monitoring, recording calculations of cardiovascular procedures,angiographic, therapeutic, and interventional imaging procedures. Performs electrophysiology and ablation procedures. Provides quality patient care andmonitoringduring all phases of the procedurein accordance withphysician instructions and established policy. Has knowledge of all equipment, inventory, and location of supplies. Operates emergency equipment safely. Responds to on-call emergenciesin accordance with department policy.

Responsible forpre-procedural duties such as sterile tray preparation, procedural patient education, and confirmation of required lab work and patient medical history, including indications for the study and allpreviousrelated exams; as well aspost-procedural duties including observation and management of catheter and/or device insertion site and patient discharge instructions.Providespatient transportation and communicates patient care status tothe receivingcare unit. Safelyoperatesall imaging equipment (for example, digital equipment, pressure injectors, processors, rapid film changer, and cine) to produce high-quality diagnostic imagesin accordance withdepartmental policy.

Satisfactory completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology of at least 2 years duration.

2years' experiencein diagnostic radiology.

Experience in interventional radiology/cardiac catheterization or equivalent.

American Registry of Radiologic Technology(ARRT) certification or registration.

Radiology Technologist license in the State of Maryland.

AdvancedCardiac Life Support(ACLS) certification or eligibility.