Radiologic Technologist-Interventional-Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Description:

Education:

Required: Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Training Program approved by the American Medical Association or equivalent training

Licensure/Certification:

Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification; California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license with fluoroscopy permit; must obtain fluoroscopy permit within twelve (12) months of hire if graduated before January 1, 2011 from Diagnostic Radiology Technology program with CRT license; American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Required: AHA ACLS 7570 Cardiac Cath Lab 7571 Electro Physiology Lab

Experience:

Required: Two (2) years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist and one (1) year of scrub experience

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Obtains appropriate medical history before patient examination and prepares patient for exam.
• Assists physician with the appropriate diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Scrubs to assist physician with passage of catheters/ guide wires.
• Performs angiographic and interventional procedures with physician.
• Appropriately preps and drapes patients and sets up procedure tables.
• Provides appropriate tray set-ups and perform surgical scrub procedures utilizing a thorough knowledge of sterile technique.
• Collaborates and plans with physician and technologists for the selection of procedural protocols.
• Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and procedure rooms through sterilization techniques and universal protocols while maintaining adequate stock of supplies.
• Uses PACS according to hospital protocol.
• Performs radiographic procedures of high technical quality.
• Utilizes proper radiation protection to protect patient from excessive radiation.
• Maintains equipment; reporting all deficiencies to immediate supervisor.
• Stocks room appropriately for exams and at the end of shift.
• Loads power injectors with contrast media; prepares for injection; positions patient; immobilizes as necessary.
• Operates fluoroscopic equipment; positions patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration.
• Prepares supplies for procedures; sets up and maintains sterile trays and other equipment, practicing sterile techniques. Passes instruments and supplies to the physician.
• Assists in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to new technologists.
• Monitors assigned inventory expirations dates.
• Maintains an inventory of catheters, balloons, stents, guide wires and miscellaneous kits under discretion of department leadership and order supplies.
• Maintains an orderly instrument table and cleanliness of equipment and rooms and maintains adequate supplies.
• Anticipates physicians needs by review of preference cards and procuring appropriate supplies.
• Uses judgment when opening and using supplies to be cost effective.
• Operates the x-ray equipment when assigned to Radiology Tech duties.
• Participates in “on call” rotation.

Essential Skils:

• Ability to create and maintain positive interpersonal relations with peers, staff, leaders and vendors
• Ability to produce radiographs and practice radiation safety procedures
• Knowledge of diagnostic and interventional procedures in assigned area
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Ability to operate radiologic equipment
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, sterile technique and universal precautions