Cath Lab Technologist
010 - UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, NY
4x8 hrs

Work Environment

• All work is performed in the department which consists of the Cardiac Cath Lab. These rooms are air conditioned as well as heated, areas are occasionally subject to fumes.
• Delivery of services is through the use of radiation to produce images for physician diagnosis readings, and intervention on cardiac procedures.
• Standing for long periods.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.
• Lead protection devices, barriers, gloves, lead glasses, shields, and aprons must be worn per radiation safety policies.

Age of Patients Served

• Adolescent: 13 to 17 Years
• Early Adulthood: 18 to 45 Years
• Middle Adult: 46 to 59 Years
• Late Adult: 60 to 79 Years
• Elderly: 80+ Years

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical – Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) – Level 3

Essential Functions:
Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Provides technical support for all Cath Lab procedures to include: catheterizations, angioplasty, structural heart procedures, peripheral angiography and angioplasty, temp pacemaker insertion and LV assist device insertions.

• Responsible for technical support and clinical assistance, both sterile and non-sterile, of procedures including: catheterizations, angioplasty, structural heart procedures, peripheral angiography and angioplasty, temp pacemaker insertion and LV assist device insertions.

• Operates required advanced imaging equipment using established guidelines and imaging protocols for interventional and non-interventional patient procedures.

• Ensures proper safety standards are met and radiation safety practices are adhered to.

• Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties when necessary.

• Performs quality assurance checks on equipment.

• Assists in maintaining supply inventory for all Cath Lab procedures.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of UHS information systems.

• Demonstrates knowledge of coding procedures for accurate billing of all Cath Lab procedures

• Learns new techniques and technology by attending lectures, seminars, and educational readings.

Non-Essential Functions:
Duties the employee may perform that are not essential as defined in the job description.

• Will perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Required

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology

• New York State license as Radiologic Technologist

• Two (2) years of experience in full services hospital as a Radiologic Technologist.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a Cardiac Cath Lab

Performs routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures under the direction of a physician in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Customers served include UHSH employees, Medical Staff, patients and regulatory agencies. Priority will be given to activities that directly affect customer service. Complies with the Interventional Cardiology departmental on call policy. Position Hours: Weekday days (0700-1530, 0830-1700) On-call rotation of one 1700-0700 per week, and every fourth weekend (Fri-Sun)