CATH009 PRN Cath Lab Rad Tech

Position Summary

The Interventional /Cath Lab Scrub technologist specializes in assisting with invasive cardiac procedures and other procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology Labs.  The Scrub Tech is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for patients, under the direction of the Interventional Radiologist and /or Interventional Cardiologist, for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.  The Cath Tech is a registered or eligible professional primarily specializing in the utilization of cardiovascular ultrasound equipment necessary to find arteries, and performs interventional cardiology examinations under the supervision of cardiologists and radiologists. 

Qualifications/Experience

Education: 

An associate degree in Radiology Technology from an accredited program in required.

Experience: 

Previous experience in Cath Lab preferred.

 Certifications:

Current ARRT certification in Radiology Technology is require

RCIS certification desirable

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.  

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred.  

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH.

• Uphold and demonstrate “We Care” values in everyday activities and behavior
• Interacts in a professional manner with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to all SARH infection control standards and practices. 
• Identify, report, and respond to all safety hazards appropriately and by SARH standard practices.
• Assist Physician with Cath Lab procedures based on department-specific competency.
• Report all concerns to Cath Lab Coordinator in a timely manner. 
• Maintain department and procedural supplies with a goal of reducing waste, using items before expiration, and always having the correct supplies available prior to procedure start.
• Assist Cath Lab Coordinator in documentation, data capture, and all department-specific performance improvement initiatives.
• Observes professional ethic in maintaining confidential information.  
• Participation in regulatory survey compliance and preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties you may be asked to perform when they are assigned.