Cardiac Cath Lab Tech PRN
Cardiac Cath Lab Tech PRN
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Job Description
Schedule: PRN Days 6:30a5p with oncall requirements
General Summary
Under general supervision performs a variety of routine and specialized technical procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory/Interventional Radiology Department. Assists physicians in the performance of cardiovascular diagnostic testing and other therapeutic/interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- If certified by ARRT: Operates fluoroscopy digital angiography equipment applying ionizing radiation to cardiology patients in accordance with standard operating procedures and according to departmental policies and procedure
- Operates hemodynamic assessment tools to include cardiac output blood gas analyzers oxygen consumption analyzers and patient monitoring equipment such as blood pressure cuffs electrocardiogram and pulse oximeters to measure the various vital functions during the procedure.
- Operates procedural equipment to include but not limited to: Intravascular Ultrasound Fractional Flow Reserve IntraAortic Balloon Pumps Impella AngloJet Power Injector.
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
- Associates degree or diploma from accredited radiologic technology/RCIS/RCES program
- BLS certification is required.
- ACLS certification is preferred but the employee has one year to obtain the certification if the ACLS is a firsttime endeavor.
- Certification from the ARRT as an RT(R)(CVI) RT(R)(CI) or RT(R)(VI) and licensure by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
- Maintenance of 12 contact hours of education every year.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of radiology and cardiovascular principles and practices including anatomy and physiology radiation protection and physics radiographic positioning and general nursing procedure.
- Ability to operate various types of equipment to include but not limited to: EKG ACT ISTAT blood gas analyzer pulse oximeter defibrillators suction machines and IntraAortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Impella.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients medical and nursing personnel.
Patient Safety
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions through participation in hospital departmental or unit patient safety initiatives.
- Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
- Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority/reporting system.
- Identifies possible risks in processes procedures devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $41.28$60.46
- Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A
- Review theUMMS Benefits Guide
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
