The Role
Assist physicians during cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient vitals, administering contrast/medications under direction, ensuring radiation and infection control, documenting procedures, performing equipment maintenance, and providing post-procedural care.
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Job Summary
The Cath Lab Technician is responsible for assisting physicians during cardiac catheterization procedures and other interventional procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. This role involves preparing and maintaining equipment, monitoring patients during procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. The Cath Lab Technician plays a key role in supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
Essential Functions
The Cath Lab Technician is responsible for assisting physicians during cardiac catheterization procedures and other interventional procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. This role involves preparing and maintaining equipment, monitoring patients during procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. The Cath Lab Technician plays a key role in supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
Essential Functions
- Prepares the cardiac catheterization laboratory for procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
- Assists physicians during procedures by operating specialized equipment, such as fluoroscopy machines, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), or hemodynamic monitoring systems.
- Monitors patients' vital signs during procedures, documenting data and promptly reporting any abnormalities to the physician or clinical team.
- Prepares patients for procedures by positioning, draping, and explaining the process to alleviate anxiety and ensure compliance.
- Ensures accurate and complete documentation of procedures, patient data, and equipment usage in compliance with departmental policies.
- Adheres to radiation safety protocols and infection control guidelines to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Assists in the administration of contrast media and medications under the direction of the physician.
- Participates in quality improvement activities and assists in maintaining accreditation standards for the Cath Lab.
- Conducts routine maintenance and troubleshooting of Cath Lab equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimizes downtime.
- Provides post-procedural care and instructions to patients, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal recovery and follow-up care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 1-2 years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab or cardiovascular diagnostic setting required
- Proficiency in cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures, equipment use, and patient monitoring.
- Proficient understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and related medical terminology.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient interaction.
- Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to emergencies.
- CVT - Cardiovascular Tech required or
- CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist required or
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support within the first 30 days of employment required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists preferred
- Arkansas: Active and unencumbered Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or equivalent certification required.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab or cardiovascular diagnostic setting
- CVT - Cardiovascular Tech certification
- CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist certification
- RN - Registered Nurse state licensure or compact state licensure
- BCLS - Basic Life Support (within first 30 days)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Proficiency with cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures, equipment use, and patient monitoring
- Arkansas only: Active and unencumbered Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or equivalent
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The Company
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
