JOB DESCRIPTION

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

• Cardiac Cath Lab and Vascular experience required
• Intermediate level, competent to work independently in the first (2) services, and staff will be training to be proficient on the remaining 2 services.
• Adult Cardiology Service and Structural Heart
• EP Service (Device implant and
• Neuro Service
• Vascular Service
• Provides scrub assistance during procedures.
• Provide aid during intervention cases. (Ex. Prepping balloon, stent deployment, valve crimping and other tasks.
• Sets modality parameters on fixed and mobile angiography equipment.
• Enters data such as patient demographics in imaging equipment
• Correctly archives images in Cardiac PACS and Radiology PACS
• General understanding of imaging techniques, protocols and equipment functions.
• Operates and trouble-shoots ancillary equipment. General understanding of needed supplies, measurement, archival.
• Intermediate understanding on ancillary and cath angio equipment (Ekos, Angio Jet, FFR, Volcano, Rotablator, IABP, Impella, U/S, IVUS, Cathworks) used in services.
• Performs routine cleaning of procedural area and equipment.
• Utilizes time efficiently, able to prioritize work, asks for reassignment when free.
• Stock assigned room with appropriate supplies needed for procedures.
• Intermediate knowledge on service specific supplies (wire, sheaths and catheters)
• Proficient in sterile technique.
• Enroll in preceptor class and precept in services that have been signed off.
• Verifies & completes all documentation to include EPIC and Inventory systems.

MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS – Basic Life Support.
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 6 months of hire.
• RTF – California State Fluoroscopic Permit.
• CRT – Certified by the State of California Department of Public Health in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT RTR– American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification Reg. Tech-Radiography

Experience

• Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of cath angio work related experience
• Cardiac Cath Lab and Vascular experience required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Intermediate understanding of principles of radiation in relation to imaging techniques.
• Intermediate understanding of most supplies for procedures trained in and proper usage.
• Intermediate understanding of the safety requirements of the basic procedures. Learning the safety requirement of more complex procedures.
• Intermediate understanding of the anatomy and physiology in relation to the procedures performed.
• Intermediate understanding of procedure indications, disease processes involved and treatment options.
• Demonstrate intermediate communications skills.
• Ability to explain a basic procedure to the appropriate audience.
• Ability and knowledge to assess the specific age needs of the patients.
• Need to confirm procedure assessment with more experience d Tech.