
Interventional Technologist Cath Lab Full Time Days
- Lexington, KY
- Training
- Full-time
- Prepares sterile fields without error or violation of integrity of aseptic technique. Functions as scrub assist and hemodynamic monitor.
- Knowledgeable regarding prep and use of all current devices in Cath Lab/IR/Endovascular inventory. This includes devices and adjunct therapies to include atherectomy, IABP, IVUS, Impella, CTO, DES, DCB, OCT, thrombectomy, and embolic coils. Procedures include PCI, PTCA, and PTA, cerebral and visceral angiography and interventions, stent placement, line placements, dialysis access maintenance, pacemaker and ICD implant.
- Demonstrates rapid decision making, critical thinking, and clinical leadership skills. Acts as a preceptor. Responds quickly and effectively to STEMI, Stroke, respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Provides patient/family education related to procedure and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
- Assists nursing staff in all aspects of patient care. Reports all deviations of standards to nurse leader.
- Maintains CPACS database.
- Demonstrates competency in arterial and venous sheath removal, hemostasis, and access site management.
- Demonstrates competency in EKG recognition and hemodynamics. Alerts Cardiologists to changes from baseline.
- Provides care to patients peri-procedure and assisting in pre and post procedure care.
- Maintains readiness for rapid transport for emergent or salvage CABG or vascular surgery.
- Other duties as assigned by manager