Cardio Tech

Summary

Performs patient care activities. Scrubs and assists physician during procedures. Assists with X-Ray equipment, cleans and stores supplies, instruments, and equipment. Documents and maintains patient intraprocedure records, procedure logs and required paperwork.

Position Duties

·       Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the facility

·       Supports, and performs according to, approved policies and procedures.

·       Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.

·       Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.

·       Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions upon request.

·       Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to Facility policy.

·       Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities. o Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.

·       Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers.

·       Interactions are respectful and courteous.

·       Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.

·       Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.

·       Accurately assesses and interprets age-specific patient data.

·       Considers age-specific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.

·       Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.

·       Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.

·       Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance as needed.

·       Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, in-services, seminars, workshops, conferences, quality management activities according to job responsibilities and Facility requirements.       

·       To perform the tasks of the "Scrub "role

·       Scrubs, gowns, and gloves physicians following aseptic techniques.

·        Assists in the set up of Cath Lab with all necessary equipment and supplies.

·       Assist with the preparation, transportation, and monitoring of the patients.

·       Arranges instruments according to routine for given procedures.

·       Handles instruments according to routine for given procedures.

·       Maintains sterile field throughout the procedures.

·       Performs room clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties.

·       Aids in emergency situations as directed.

·       To perform the tasks of the "Rad Tech " role.

·       Input patients' demographics and procedural settings into radiological/imaging equipment

·       Operates the Imaging equipment and exam table.

·       Transfers the patients' images to the Dicom PACs system.

·       To perform the tasks of the "Hemodynamic Monitoring "role.

·        Monitoring patients' vitals like blood pressure, heart rate, EKG for any concerning changes, pulse, Sp02, Aortic pressure and pressure measurements from various chambers of the right and left heart using the hemodynamic system.

·       Document the procedure details as required in patients' medical record.  Input patients' demographics into radiological/imaging equipment.

·       Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and the physician.

·       Documents patient care records and other forms according to Facility policies.

·       5.2 Communicates information about the patient's status to others responsible for patient care.

·       Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and directions.

·       Recognizes patient's need for support and provides for privacy and confidentiality.

·       Assists in preparing Cath lab and holding areas for patient use before each case and at the end of each day

Requirements

·       Training/ experience in a Cath lab required.

·       Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles and sterile technique required.

·       CPR/ACLS certification required.

·       Radiology certification preferred, RCIS certification preferred.

·       Understanding of housekeeping requirements, including sterile environments, preferred.