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Cath Lab Technologist RCIS, RT (R)
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Advanced Cardiovascular
Rockledge, FL (In Person)
$88,400 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Job description: Monday through Friday, No Weekends, No Holidays We are also looking for staff who want to go from PRN to FT as our new facility opens and volume increases. Licensed as a Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Certified/Registered as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International, or Certified/Registered as a Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) through an accredited school or program, or 5 years of documented equivalent experience in an Interventional Catheterization Lab. Documentation of 2-3 years of Cath Laboratory work experience preferred. Current ACLS and BLS certification required.
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists physicians during invasive and noninvasive procedures. Assists in pre-procedural and post-procedural care, as appropriate, providing patient care. Operates all equipment safely and correctly. Maintains inventory and orders supplies. Ensures the Cardiovascular Cath Laboratory team's needs are met. Communicates continuously with physician and facility team about patient condition.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivers quality service and positive interaction with our customers while performing the tasks within this job description. Assumes care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures.
- Assists with preparing patient for procedure and assisting with care post procedure as licensure/certification allows.
- Operates imaging equipment, scrubs, and assists physicians in the detection and localization of patient anatomy during diagnostic and interventional procedures within the Cath lab.
- Provides protection to patients, family members, coworkers, and self in accordance with radiation safety standards. Observes patient and equipment during procedures, documents patient reactions or problems on requisitions and reports immediately to supervisor.
- Records key events occurring during the procedures and enters procedural notes and supplies via the physiologic computer system. Monitor and records ECG and pressure waveforms during the procedure.
- Assists physicians in detection and localization of patient anatomy utilizing proper positioning and establishment of appropriate technical factors and sterile technique.
- Assists with the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Cleans assigned area and maintains stock supply through inventory control.
- Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations during procedures.
- Is
ACLS, BLS
certified, and can perform CPR, and is able to operate and care for temporary pacemakers, and IABP.- Adheres to the Principles of Service Standards of the facility while representing the Demonstrates the ability to work as a team member with other staff, assist physicians and assist with interpretation of data collected.
- Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
- Maintains license requirements.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Proficient in interpreting EKG, cardiac rhythms, and hemodynamic pressure tracings, IABP.
- Operates different equipment: x-ray table, camera, hemodynamics, ultrasound machines, and pressure injectors.