Cardiac Cath Technologist (RCIS)

The Cardiovascular Technologist works in the cardio-endovascular catheterization laboratory performing a number of special duties, including but not limited to, monitoring and scrubbing during all types of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Works with and provides assistance to all physicians, radiologic technologists, cardiovascular technologists, and nurses, to ensure efficiency as well as maintain a customer friendly environment in the laboratory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time:

·         Performs calculations and measurements using data obtained from heart catheterizations. This includes cardiac outputs, pressure measurements, and resistance and valve areas.

·         Assists with the IABP insertion, under the direction of a physician.

·         Assists physician by scrubbing during procedures, maneuvering catheters and wires, and injecting contrast into blood vessels.

·         Assists with the IVUS catheter insertions, under the direction of a physician.

·         Participates in maintaining, restocking and inventorying the department supplies and reports any sub-par levels to the appropriate person.

·         Assists with intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and monitoring.

·         Maintains, archives, retrieves, locates, and copies present and prior studies done in the laboratory.

·         Routinely participates in daily, weekly, and monthly QI/QC of the “point of care” machines and defibrillators.

·         Provides basic administrative reports from the database.

·         Complies with all radiation safety policies and practices.

·         Recognizes and reports normals and abnormals in patient physiology and hemodynamic parameters.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

·         Utilizes down time to complete tasks that help maintain and assure departmental operations.

Decision making and budget responsibilities:

·         Impact limited to the employee.

·         No budget responsibility.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

·         A copy of your highest academic science-related diploma or transcript.

·         Completion of certified school of cardiovascular technology.

Preferred

·         N/A

Experience:

Required

·         N/A

Preferred

·         One (1) year experience in diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac and/or general catheterization laboratory.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

Required

·         Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) required or within six (6) months of hire.

·         Current Healthcare Provider BLS.

·         ACLS required within six (6) months of hire date.

Preferred

·         N/A

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

Required

·         Adheres to the policies governing and the monthly schedule directing “on call” coverage of the unit.

·         Maintains and handles sterile equipment under principles of aseptic technique.

·         Follows departmental policy and practice for adding or deleting cases from the schedule.

·         Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.

·         Follows organizational and departmental policies for computer systems, to correctly order, retrieve, complete, and charge for procedures and maintain integrity of databases.

·         Utilizes feedback from customers to help make decisions regarding services and departmental activity.

·         Utilizes problem-solving techniques to make decisions related to patient care and departmental activity.

·         Looks for ways to role model and improve customer service.

·         Works as a part of a team to promote a positive department reputation.

·         Shares information with co-workers in a non-judgmental way that expands the knowledge and skills of each party.

·         Excellent customer service skills.

·         Uses effective written and interpersonal communication skills.

·         Behavior and appearance demonstrate a professional image.

·         Demonstrates skills in caring for the adult and geriatric patient.

·         Ability to efficiently utilize and navigate applicable computer applications.

·         Maintain Technical Systems (IVUS, IFR/FFR, IABP, etc. as examples) and act as first line for troubleshooting.

·         Willingness to develop understanding of billing and coding procedures for cath. lab procedures.

·         Adhere to the policy and standards of the department.

·         Required rolls for this position are proficiency in: scrubbing, monitoring and circulating.

Preferred

·         Bilingual skills a plus.