Special Procedures and Cath Lab Technologist - Cath Lab - West Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Special Procedures and Cath Lab Technologist will assist the Licensed Practitioner in the completion of fluoroscopic and specialized interventional and Neuro-Interventional procedures while using sterile technique. They prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations or facility policy.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs high quality diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations using ultrasound and physiologic testing equipment to evaluate the cerebrovascular, peripheral arterial, peripheral venous systems and adheres to exam protocols except when deviation is clinically necessary.

• Prepares patients for procedures, including explaining the procedure and providing instructions in order to obtain the desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize patient anxiety.

• Contacts referring physician (or other appropriate medical personnel) for clarification prior to performing an exam if there is a suspicion that the exam order is incorrect.

• Utilizes the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information, enter preliminary reporting, and document any critical findings in accordance with department policy.

• Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation.

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Mission and Values of Bon Secours Mercy Health and adheres to the standards and policies set forth by the Corporate responsibility program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting to Manager (or Corporate *Responsibility line) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts of practice.

• Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety initiatives, infection control policies, and protecting patient confidentiality.

• Demonstrate ability to perform non-invasive vascular exams at the level of proficiency.

• Demonstrate knowledge of vascular anatomy, exam procedures, interpretation criteria, and correlation of vascular lab exam results with other hospital procedures.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)  (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)   
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association (preferred)
• Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT) (preferred)
• Vascular-Interventional Radiology R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT) (preferred)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Education

• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)                                             

Work Experience

• 1 year experience in radiology with surgery experience in use of CR (preferred)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Skills

• De-escalation
• physical interventions
• debriefing
• Motivational interviewing
• Patient Centered care
• Care planning
• performing medical and safety screenings
• working within an interdisciplinary team
• medication reconciliation
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Administer non-intravenous medications
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patient medical histories Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building