CARD CATH LAB TECHNOLOGIST (ARRT)

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Beebe Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cardiac Cath Tech to join our dynamic Cardiac Catheterization team. In this critical role, you will assist Cardiologists with a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, Swan-Ganz catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, TEE/CV, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support, and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI). You will also play a vital role in administering moderate sedation and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedures. As a key member of the care team, you will operate and maintain complex equipment specific to the cardiac cath lab environment and apply your technical and clinical expertise to deliver patient-centered care. Your responsibilities will draw on your background in radiological and cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of all equipment within the department.
• Maintain knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques utilized for procedures in the area of responsibility.
• Assist physician with scrub duties utilizing sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination, set-up trays and prepare and position patients.
• Assist physician in circulator role by positioning the patient to obtain digital films and by giving medications/contrast (if tech/RN certified) under MD supervision in accordance with departmental policy.
• Assist physician in the recorder/monitor role documenting the case, balancing calibration and operating physiologic recorder and calculating and reporting patient information from data gathered in the cardiac cath lab.
• Review patient chart for appropriate information such as indicators which may indicate risk to the patient, maintain the holding area and assist in transporting patients.
• Provide radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• Maintain controlled drug inventory according to prescribed controlled drug policy.
• Assure that the crash cart and drug box are accurately supplied and dated.
• Recognize emergency situations and can initiate code procedures or administer first aid or CPR as needed.
• Prepare and administer contrast media or medications under supervision of the Cardiologist.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies.
• Actively participate in product evaluation to determine best and most cost effective product.
• Notify coordinator when supplies are low.
• Maintain daily work log and participate in the follow-up on patients.
• Rotate in an on-call status.
• Actively participate in performance improvement process to include evaluating, reporting and follow-up recommendations.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively, and discreetly with patients, physicians, team members, and the general public.
• Able to work under pressure and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience.
• Demonstration of creativity, initiative, and problem-solving.

Required

• Cardiovascular Technician (CVT), not able to perform fluoroscopy.
• Associates Degree preferred.

Preferred

• RT (R) or RCIS.
• Must be licensed with the State of Delaware, Radiation License in order to use fluoroscopy.

Competencies Skills

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal.
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members.
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations.
• Has Skills To Provide Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors.
• Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records.

Credentials

• ARRT-CV - Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography.
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• ARRT-RT - Radiological Tech.

Nonessential

• NIH - Stroke Certification.

Education

• Nonessential: Associates Degree.

Entry USD $33.78/Hr. Max USD $52.36/Hr.