What are the responsibilities and job description for the CARDIAC CATH TECH position at Larkin Community Hospital?
We are seeking a Cardiac Tech or Interventional Radiology Tech for our facility.
The Cardiac / Interventional Radiology technologist assists physicians in performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the x-ray equipment in order to obtain diagnostic images.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors and assists patients before, during and after procedures to include proper positioning, prep and drape.
- Able to scrub and circulate in various IR areas for multiple procedure types.
- Turns over and prepares rooms using aseptic technique between patients, assures all equipment and supplies are readily available for procedures.
- Flexible team player comfortable with a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
- Knowledge of arterial and venous anatomy as it pertains to interventional procedures.
Qualifications:
- Current BLS for the healthcare provider.
- RCIS Certification
- Active and unrestricted RT license in the state of Florida preferred
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience. Interventional Radiology experience preferred.
- AART or equivalent (for RT position, not required for Scrub Tech)
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job. These include, but are not limited to, sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time, lifting, pulling, moving patients/objects > 50 pounds, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to multitask, prioritizes effectively, and must be a team player.
- On Call coverage
Require that CVTs working in the Cardiac Cath Lab must take call. They must be available to be contacted and report to work within thirty (30) minutes.