CATH LAB RAD TECHNOLOGIST
Job Description
Overview
Assists physicians in the performance of a variety of technical procedures that require administration of ionizing radiation. These procedures require a high degree of technical expertise. This position functions with independent judgment as a member of a cross-functional team of physicians and nurses providing exceptional patient procedural care to create a definable foundation of data from which a correct diagnosis or a successful intervention may be obtained for each patient.
Responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)
- Interacts with patients, physicians and co-workers in accordance with Methodist Hospitals professionalism policy.
- Participates in planning and arranging work as a team member, providing a variety of care under often stressful conditions with a cross-functional team of nurses, technologists and physicians delivering patient care.
- Operates all specialized radiographic equipment used for angiographic filming and utilizes necessary technique and accessories to produce optimal image quality.
- Follows procedure for post processing of images.
- Implements all radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment.
- Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
- Assures relevant paperwork is charted prior to procedural case start including patient consent and H & P, etc.
- Assists physicians with procedures, including pre-procedural care, procedural scrub duties, and post procedural patient care.
- Sets-up sterile trays and prep patients for diagnostic procedures by using sterile technique.
- Under the direct observation and supervision of the physician, performs arterial and venous cannulation.
- Cross-trains and performs hemodynamic monitoring.
- Maintains a clean, well-stocked and safe working environment, checks and tests equipment prior to use.
- Follows universal precautions and assists in assuring compliance by other employees and physicians.
- Ensures accurate charging of procedures and supplies, and reports any potential problems immediately to Cath Lab leadership.
Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Responsible to assure the principles of radiation are adhered too at all times by nursing and physician staff.
- Works with Biomed and Service Tech’s to assure integrity and optimal uptime of the radiation related and other equipment used in the Cath & EP.
- Tests lead aprons and thyroid shields for integrity annually at a minimum.
- Assure proper storage of shielding apparatus to avoid damage and breakage.
- Requires excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Must be capable of functioning independently pertaining to patient care and equipment functions.
- Maintains working knowledge and expertise with all equipment and supplies utilized in the Cath and EP Lab environment.
EDUCATION & EDUCATION
- Associates Radiology Required
- 2 years Experience Healthcare/Medical – Radiology Preferred
- ARRT (R) Radiography Registration through The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- ACLS within 6 months of hire
- BLS – Healthcare Provider
- Cardiovascular Certification