Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist

Job Description

Summary

Reporting to the Medical Radiation Tech, Catheterization Lab Leader, (and under the direction of Cardiologists), performs established diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the cardiac labs for the majority of time.

Within established policies, procedures, and standards, performs supply and equipment inventory duties for the Catheterization Lab area.

Qualifications / Skills and Education

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from a recognized school of medical imaging, plus two (2) years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Certified.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and interventional angiography procedures in the cardiac and vascular catheterization labs, cardiac procedure room and electrophysiology labs under the direction of Cardiologists.
• Performs daily start-up and quality control procedures of the cardiac and vascular imaging equipment including the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) by following established procedures prior to the patient's arrival.
• Prepares the work area for each procedure by setting up accessory equipment such as contrast media injector, OCT, IVUS, FFR, and ICE, in conjunction with the Registered Nurse.

Orientates equipment users to ensure proper operating and safety procedures.

• Communicates with patients, physicians and staff on topics such as explaining procedures, consent, allergies, etc.
• Inputs, updates and annotates patient and procedural data by entering patient ID, supplies utilized, image sequence and procedures performed into the digital imaging system.
• Ensures digital images and sequences acquired during procedures are properly transferred by checking the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS).
• Provides instruction regarding procedures, equipment and techniques to staff trainees, student technologists and other staff as required.
• Participates in the quality control of, and troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to Catheterization Laboratory Supervisor or service engineer.
• Within established policies, procedures and standards, and in consideration of slated procedures, performs supply and equipment inventory duties for the Catheterization Lab
• Participates in staff meetings and assists with the updating of procedure manuals.
30+ days ago