Salinas Valley Health·Salinas, California
The Cath Lab Tech performs technical procedures and assists physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and electrophysiology procedures. They are also responsible for monitoring patient conditions, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety and sterile protocols.
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Cath Lab Works under the supervision of the Assistant Director Cardiology. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply and prescribe ionizing radiation for radiological procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Assists in performing diagnostic fluoroscopic angiographic procedures, coronary and peripheral interventions and Electrophysiology procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Assists in caring for patients in preparation for cardiac procedures. Assists in monitoring patient condition pre- and post-procedure. Reports changes in the patients condition to physician or R.N. for follow-up. Assists in preventative maintenance of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory equipment. Reports all equipment malfunctions to Assistant Director and calls for services if indicated. Assists with supply management. Works as an integral part of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, knowing the responsibilities of each team member and being able to perform these responsibilities as needed. Initiates effective CPR measures and is familiar with the location and use of all emergency equipment. Assists in implementing and maintaining the Q.I. program related to radiological equipment and on-going department initiatives. Adheres to established hospital safety standards by following safety procedures/techniques in utilizing equipment and supplies and in performing procedures and body mechanics as well as reporting any unsafe condition immediately to the patient care manager. Operates equipment according to the protocol of the procedure being performed. Assists physician with all Cath Lab procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique. Pulls contrast media as appropriate for procedure. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.
Graduate of CAHEP accredited CVT program or Completion of 2 (two) years Radiologic Technology training program approved by AMA required.
For
Radiologic
Technology program graduates: CRT and Fluoroscopy required.
And any combination of two (2) of the following credentials required: CI credentials from ARRT; or RCES, or RCIS credentials from CCI; or CEPS certification from IBHRE required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
For CVT program graduates: Any combination of two (2) of the following credentials required:
CI credentials from ARRT; or RCES, or RCIS credentials from CCI; or CEPS certification from IBHRE required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited CVT or Radiologic Technology program and hold relevant certifications such as CRT, CI, RCES, RCIS, or CEPS. A minimum of one year of experience in Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology is preferred, along with current BLS certification.
Market context
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