Radiology Tech, Cardiac Cath Lab, Part Time

Department:

36918 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

part time, 2 x 10 hour shifts. On call per dept need.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities: The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech provides competent, proficient, technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, implementing procedural standards and protocols. 1)Functions as scrub assistant, circulator and monitor technician on a rotating basis during procedures. Assists physician during interventional procedures with complex interventional devices, including intra-aortic balloon pump. 2)Collects, analyzes, and interprets hemodynamic and oximetric data. 3)Anticipates needs of scrub team for sterile supplies, equipment connection, and operation. 4)Anticipates needs of scrub team for sterile supplies, equipment connection, and operation. 5)Observes sterile technique when prepping, scrubbing, draping, assisting, and circulating. 6)Processes digital imaging: titles and labels properly, demonstrates ability to view and transfer images. 7)Demonstrates competence in the operation of imaging, physiological monitoring, and related equipment; performs basic troubleshooting for this equipment. 9)Demonstrates competence in decentralized lab testing – assumes responsibility for QA proficiency testing, etc. 10)Administers medication in accordance with medication administration policy. • Performs roadmapping call-up of interventional studies. • Assists with vascular software processing during peripheral studies. • Sets up procedural table for chase bolusing during peripheral studies. 8)Communicates and collaborates with physicians, managers, support personnel, and staff regarding technical issues to insure reliability of results and quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics, and oximetry. The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech provides patient care specific to procedural requirements and patient needs (under the supervision of physicians and Cath Lab nursing personnel) within established departmental policies for scope of practice. 1)Performs basic patient assessment and preparation for procedures: monitors vital signs, heart rate/rhythm interpretation, O2 saturation, LOC; obtains pertinent patient medical information and enters in point of care system or procedural record pre and post-procedure; monitors arterial and venous lines and their insertion sites; performs CPR, defibrillation and cardioversion as necessary; performs venipuncture for IV therapy. Rotates as qualified observer; administers IA medications under direct super vision of physicians. 2)Provides for patient comfort and safety within procedural parameters. 3)Documents procedural events chronologically in the procedural record (Quinton System). Completes database forms with input from physician. 4)Performs post-procedure ACT determination, sheath removal, and hemostasis according to established protocol. 5)Assists with implementation of hemostatic devices (i.e., vaso-seal, angioseal, and femostop device). 6)Assists with transport of monitored patients to nursing units. 7)Provides for the special needs and behaviors of specific age groups served. 8)Participates in developing and revising policy and procedures. The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech provides support and education to patients, families, and other healthcare team members. 1)Assesses learning needs of patients, family members, and significant others. 2)Documents patient teaching in medical record. 3)Recognizes needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated. 4)Precepts first-year Cardiology Fellows in operation of fluoroscope, C-arm, and angiographic imaging techniques. 5)Presents inservices to Cath Lab staff on topics relating to technical skill enhancement, radiation safety, image quality, QA and hemostasis techniques. 6)Precepts nurses and technologists in manual hemostasis and the use of mechanical hemostatic devices. 7)Precepts new technologists in scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring roles. 8)Acts as a resource for imaging and hemostasis techniques. The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech maintains a safe, organized and efficient work environment. 1)Complies with established radiation safety standards, OSHA safety standards, and infection control standards/practices. 2)Maintains quality control of technical equipment according to protocol. 3)Identifies equipment and supply need