What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Cath Tech; PRN position at Bothwell Regional Health Center?
JOB TITLE: Cardiac Cath Technologist
JOB CODE: 0460
JOB HOURS: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
JOB SUMMARY:
The Cardiac Cath Technologists provides technical support and patient care before, during and after invasive diagnostic/interventional procedures. This position includes the role of: scrub, circulator and hemodynamic monitor. May care for patients ranging from 12 years to 105 years
The Cardiac Cath Technologist reports directly to the Cardiac Cath Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education:
- Graduate from an accredited school of radiology.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Certified in Basic Life Support.
- Work Experience:
- One-year experience in an invasive Cardiac/Vascular lab preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
- Assist physician in performance of invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures and maintains sterility of operative site and supplies.
- Operate all Cath Lab imaging and patient monitoring systems before, during and after the procedure. Operates Radiology Information System as it relates to Cath Lab/Special Procedures.
- Communicates information about patient examinations, patient conditions, schedule and equipment to the appropriate individual, including patient and family education. Responsible for patient, peer and personal safety.
- Maintains professional communication and relations with all hospital personnel, physicians, patients and family.
- Maintains quality control program for patient monitoring and emergency equipment. Contributes positively to the department’s financial performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
- Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
- Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
- Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-
worker.
- Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all
contacts.
- Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
- Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with
a strong desire to provide service excellence.
- Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
- Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Majority of shift occurs during the day, but will be required to work nighttime shifts to meet laboratory needs.
- Subject to electrical and related hazards.
- Lifting of supplies and equipment.
- Some lifting and positioning of patients.
- Works in doors in a well-lighted and ventilated environment.
- Frequently required to make independent decisions.