Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab

• Assists physician in performing invasive procedures. May perform related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position, and document findings.

• Scrubs in for handling guide wires, catheter, administering contrast injections, flushing catheters, and other scrub duties as assigned per specialty.

• Performs pre-procedural patient care activities.

• Monitors and records patient’s condition and procedures’ progress. Retrieves and reviews patient data.

• Prepares and maintains sterile field.

• Operates and maintains clinical equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited Secondary Education Program Required: Radiologic Technology PHSW Cath Lab only. Or a combination of education and experience that provides the incumbent with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job and obtain required certification, licensure, and registration or

• Minimum of 2 years required: Clinical experience in Cardiac Cath Lab required or equivalent or

• Required: Previous experience working in a hospital setting

• Required: Certification/Registration/Licensure as required by the WA State for a Radiologic Technologist. and

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and

• Required: within 6 months Advanced Cardiac Life Support and

• May be required: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification and

• Preferred: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)

• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills required (Required)

• Complete understanding of vascular and related organ anatomy (Required)

• Ability to interact within a variable environment good team dynamics (Required)

• Ability to multi-task and self-lead problem solving skills (Required)

• Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility (Required)

• ARRT required.
• NIHSS course and certification completed within six months of hire for Cath Lab RT(R) only.
• Per Diem staff are required to have 2 years of Invasive Catheterization Lab experience. Per Diem staff minimum shift requirement: 4 shifts per month (may be a combination of regular shifts or on-call shifts).
• On-call required.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.

• Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.

• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.

• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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