Cath Lab Technologist
Sandusky, OH
ProLink Allied
5x8 hrs, Days

Provides professional, highly technical cardiovascular care to all cardiovascular patients, while assisting physicians during all cardiovascular procedures. Functions as a liaison for patients, families, and physicians. Assists the physician in the operation of technical equipment utilized during all procedures.
Assists with setting up cardiac cath lab procedure rooms by providing necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Knowledge of equipment utilized in procedures, pressure monitoring, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, EKG interpretation, sterile technique, and radiation safety practices.
Proficient in scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring for all Cath Lab procedures.
Inspects and prepares operative area as necessary.
Communicates relevant procedural information to physician and ancillary personnel.
Observes sterile technique and proper disposal of infected materials.
Records EKG information, samples and records pressure tracings, and informs appropriate personnel of changes during procedure. Maintains complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures. Ensures completion of all registry abstracts. Prepares patient for emergency coronary artery bypass graft by completing proper documentation, sending necessary blood work to lab, and notifying CV team.
Documents all medications given, contrast injections, and attempts at vessel modification (e.g. inflations, shaves, stent placement) and other pertinent information regarding procedure.
Responds to emergency situations appropriately and calls for assistance as needed. Provides post-catheterization information to patient and significant others.
Assists cardiologist during procedures in team role by supplying equipment and anticipating routine and special needs.
Assists in room clean-up after cases, and prepares room for next case.
Performs digital imaging techniques, maintains archival storage of digitized data.
Demonstrates proper knowledge of radiographic principles in order to acquire the best diagnostic cardiovascular images
Collects and enters correct information required for ACC Data Submission.
Demonstrates knowledge of all supplies (catheters, guide wires, etc.) and assists with tracking supplies used to aid in proper billing and inventory control.
Updates knowledge and skills through membership and participation in professional associations, attends meetings and seminars, and reads professional journals. Keeps current with the constantly changing cardiovascular advances in equipment and procedures. Maintains a minimum of 24 CEU hours per 2 year period.
Collaborates with other members of health team to determine and achieve healthcare goals.
Demonstrates comprehension of cardiac pharmacology.
Attain working knowledge of the ability to trouble-shoot Cath Lab job-related equipment.
Remove arterial and venous sheaths and complete documentation. Maintain current knowledge of closure devices presently in use and aid with their deployment and post-care.
Maintains competency in Firelands emergency and infection control procedures. Complies with all Firelands and departmental policies.
Works approved overtime as required. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as needed. Ability to be on call for after hour and weekend procedures and to be able to respond to Firelands timely.
Proficient with age-specific nursing care.
Able to transport patients to and from the cath lab via wheelchair, stretcher or bed. Able to help transfer patients from wheelchair or bed to the x-ray table and back.
Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.