Description
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The Cath Lab Interventional Radiological Technologist performs invasive cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, and vascular interventions. This role supports interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and radiologists in delivering high-quality care through technical expertise, patient monitoring, and equipment operation. Technologists ensure patient safety, procedural efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. In addition, this role demands strong technical skills in operating advanced imaging technology, a thorough understanding of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy and procedures. Works under the supervision of the cardiac services manager and collaborating physicians. Interacts with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, radiology, and surgical services. Individual will practice within the organizations' policies and procedures.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1. Performs invasive angiographic/cardiovascular/interventional/vascular imaging procedures in cath lab and operating room with precision and adherence to clinical protocols. Assists with advanced cardiac device placements.
Duty 2. Produces high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic images using advanced imaging modalities, tailored to individual patient and provider needs.
Duty 3. Optimizes imaging parameters on individual patient basis, safely operates and maintains imaging and hemodynamic equipment including fluoroscopy and digital angiography systems in accordance with imaging guidelines by the state and national organizations.
Duty 4. Executes scrub, charting, circulating, and monitoring roles during invasive procedures, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.
Duty 5. Prepares patients and procedural environments for cardiac, vascular, and interventional radiology interventions, ensuring readiness and compliance with procedural standards.
Duty 6. Maintains vascular access lines which includes PICC lines, ports, arterial flush lines and transcatheter pressure measuring equipment. Administers contrast medication, utilizing hospital standards. Removes arterial and venous catheters, holds pressure on arteriotomy site and/or places clamp on arteriotomy site. Dresses and flushes, catheters and tubes.
Duty 7. Selects, prepares, and manages interventional devices (catheters, guidewires, balloons, stents) in conjunction with physician preference.
Duty 8.Collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to react in emergency situations to initiate immediate & appropriate treatment.
Duty 9. Delivers patient-centered care, addressing both medical and comfort needs throughout the procedural experience.
Duty 10. Participates in on-call rotation to support emergency cardiovascular procedures.
Duty 11. Manages inventory for the cath and interventional services lab, ensuring availability and readiness of essential supplies which includes coordinating with vendors to secure specialized equipment, ensuring procedural efficiency and continuity of care. Conducts post-procedure audits to validate technical and equipment charges; ensures accurate documentation and communicates discrepancies for resolution.
Duty 12. Ensures compliance with infection control, radiation safety, and hospital protocols and regulatory standards. Engages in quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Participates in departmental meetings, huddles, in-services, and continuing education which includes onboarding and training new staff, fostering clinical excellence and team integration. Demonstrates effective teamwork and communication to optimize patient care and procedural outcomes.
- Duty 13. Performs additional departmental functions within scope of practice, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Licensed by the state of Ohio as Radiologic Technologist (ODH)
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Proficiency in EKG interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must have basic computer knowledge
Must be able to operate imaging and interventional equipment: x-ray table, camera, video recorder, ultrasound machines, and pressure injectors
Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2–3 years of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology
Experience with electrophysiology and vascular procedures
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. The position requires continuous walking and standing for extensive periods of time. The associate must be able to lift 50 or more pounds to assist with direct patient care. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Individual must have excellent eye/hand coordination and finger dexterity to operate equipment, push and pull patients while providing treatment, and reach work above the shoulders. Associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers. This position requires exposure to cold work environment.
This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
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