Cath Lab Technician Job Description
Cath lab technician
provides direct patient care to individuals with implanted cardiac devices and provides diagnostic evaluation of patients’ cardiac rhythm.
Cath Lab Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Triple lumen catheter placement
Performing lab administrative duties and supply inventory
Performs inventory management for the Cath Lab
If applicable, ensure POU items have the appropriate barcodes, ensure items are cross referenced in Optiflex, rotate stock to ensure no items are out of date, react appropriately to POU “critical point” messages and stock outs, provide assistance to the POU Station personnel provide assistance with problems, questions and concerns
Participates in an environment that ensures quality work, group morale and is conductive to maintaining effective lines of communication
Demonstrates teamwork approach by assisting coworkers in expediting processes to ensure efficient and effective workflow in the delivery of quality care
Provides excellent customer service to our patients, physicians, offices and coworkers
Assists physicians in cases of adverse reaction or in acute emergencies as necessary
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes, location of emergency equipment and method of activation
Fulfills requirements of Scrub Position giving care appropriate to age under supervision of physician
Cath Lab Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Cath Lab Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ACLS, BLS, RCIS, BCLS, ARRT, CPR, EKG, IABP, PALS
Education for Cath Lab Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the cath lab technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Science, Cardiovascular Technology, Technical, Nursing, Health, Natural Science, Engineering, Associates, Graduate, Radiology
Skills for Cath Lab Technician
Desired skills for cath lab technician include:
Principles of radiographic imaging
Cardiac anatomy & physiology
Patient physiologic monitoring and cardiac arrhythmias recognition
Cardiac arrhythmia recognition
Patient physiologic monitoring
Assessment
Care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served
Human growth and development
Proper sterile technique
Range of treatment
Desired experience for cath lab technician includes:
Good mental and physical health to work for long periods of time in a highly stressful atmosphere is required
The ability to multi-task competing priorities during life and death scenarios is a necessity
RCIS is preferred
The candidate must meet the current CCI requirements to sit for the CCI Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Exam
Graduate from an accredited Cardiac Cath Technology or Radiology Technology program
Minimum of 1 years experience in Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Technologist role
Cath Lab Technician Examples
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Cath Lab Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a cath lab technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for cath lab technician
- Performs duties in compliance with universal precaution and infection control
- Adheres to department standards for on call coverage
- Obtains required patient history and/or consents, reviews for accuracy, completeness and verifies patient identification and information prior to procedure
- Verifies lab results prior to procedure to determine that the results are within the normal ranges for procedure and that the patient is a candidate for administration of contrast material according to protocol
- Responsible for cleaning equipment, exam rooms and keeps an orderly work area for improved efficiency
- Utilizes computer system within the hospital guidelines
- Proficient in required computer programs, documentation and computer charting
- Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic Program or Respiratory Therapist Program
- Cardiac or special procedure experience – Preferred
- ECG interpretation experience - Preferred
Qualifications for cath lab technician
- Certified/Registered Radiologic Technologist, Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, Paramedic or Respiratory Therapist in State of FL
- Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Basic Life Support (Accredited through American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -(Accredited through American Heart Association or American Red Cross) – Preferred or must be acquired within three (3) months of employment
- Adheres to approved standards of aseptic technique during an invasive procedure
- Administers Fluid and contrast material under the direct supervision of the attending physician
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Cath Lab Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of cath lab technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for cath lab technician
- Opens sterile packs and prepares instrument table for catheterization procedure
- Greets patient and makes comfortable with department surroundings
- Prepare patient for catheterization procedure
- Assess the patient’s status on arrival and throughout the procedure by demonstrating knowledge of electrocardiographic, hemodynamic, and hematological data
- Assist physician during procedure
- Observes patient for any complications of catheterization procedure
- Observes all fluid infusion and patency of catheters
- Assists supervisor in accurately recording charges for procedures
- Attends all hospital mandatory in-services
- Demonstrates a willingness to maintain a harmonious working relationship with physicians, and other staff members
Qualifications for cath lab technician
- Demonstrates and practices proper radiation protection measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and follows proper procedure protocols
- Compiles test results on patient and forwards to physician
- Documents appropriately in patients’ medical record
- Instructs patient of post-catheterization limitations and restrictions
- Follows current trends and practices in the Cath Lab
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Cath Lab Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a cath lab technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for cath lab technician
- Provides for the delivery of patient care and demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients and family members as defined in the mission of our facility
- Utilizes equipment and supplies in a safe and prudent manner
- Maintains physiologic and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, informs the Catheterization Supervisor of any problems
- Restocks and prepares rooms for next day's procedures in conjunction with other team members
- Proficient in interpreting EKG and blood pressure tracings.(Hemodynamic monitoring)
- Knowledge of Cath Lab imaging and monitoring equipment
- Knowledge of EP equipment and procedures preferred
- Training specific to the Cardiac Cath Lab
- AS degree or higher in Cardiovascular Science or Radiologic Technology preferred
- Possess a minimum of one of the following – RCIS registry or Florida license as a Certified Radiologic Technologist or Florida license as a certified Respiratory Therapist, & or Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, or graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular Tech (AS) program
Qualifications for cath lab technician
- RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) preferred
- Aspiration/Extraction devices
- Distal Embolization Protection devices, PTA and Peripheral Stent implantation
- Vascular Closure devices
- Temporary Transvenous Pacing
- Implantable Defibrillators/Pacemakers all of which can occur on an Elective/ Emergent
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Cath Lab Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of cath lab technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for cath lab technician
- Assist physicians during cardiac, angiography and other related procedures
- Apply ionizing radiation using proper techniques
- Select and prepare appropriate supplies, contrast media and equipment for cardio, angiographic and other related procedures
- Under the supervision of a Radiologist, (A) performs Cat Scan, Interventional Radiology or Mammography, and/or routine imaging procedures
- Perform radiographic procedures such as chest films (adult and pediatric), upper and lower GI, IVP, and extremity films
- Demonstrate documentation on patient care records and unit forms
- Transports patients to department in a timely manner
- Maintains unit supply and equipment inventories as indicated
- Performs surgical preps in accordance to established policy and protocol
- Assists with patient positioning and lifting
Qualifications for cath lab technician
- Associate Degree in Radiological Technology
- Requires reasoning, mathematical and language skills be performed at a level four or high school level
- ARRT or RCIS certification
- Certified in CPR and ACLS
- Available for emergency call-back after normal working hours
- Able to adapt and vary work routine as needed and willing to cross train in related job areas
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Cath Lab Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of cath lab technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for cath lab technician
- Cleans surgical areas and equipment using established cleaning processes within required timeframes
- Assists in the application of splints, casts, and other rigid dressings
- Provides traction application of varying degrees of complexity under direct physician guidance
- Assists with delivery of surgical specimens to the laboratory
- Stocks all work areas and replenishes rotating inventories as directed
- Obtains and delivers items essential for patient care as directed
- Assures safe disposal of bio-hazardous materials
- Adheres to standards of universal precautions
- Assists operating room staff personnel in the smooth transition between surgical cases
- Under the supervision of a the Imaging Manager, Cath Lab Manager, Radiologist, or supervising physician operates radiographic equipment to obtain radiographs of a designated portion of the body, adhering to established departmental policy/ procedures and state guidelines, using best practice to ensure lowest dose possible
Qualifications for cath lab technician
- Current CRT license - Certified Radiological Technologist
- One year Cath Lab experience
- Current CIT - Certified Interventional Technologist
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiological Technologist
- Expericne in neuro interventional preferred
- LSRT