The Cardiac Cath/Special Procedures Technologist assists in the preparation and provision of care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and/or radiographic procedures. He/she is responsible for the operation of radiographic equipment as well as able to provide technical assistance (scrub) to the physician during a procedure. He/she may function as a sub-circulator under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Education
Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework
Experience
One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
Licenses & Certifications
- ACLS Certification
- Radiologic Technologist
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Qualifications
- Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire date.
- Registered by the ARRT, ARCRT, or CCI(RCIS).
Area of Responsibilities
- Assists with patient care, under the direction of the RN/Physician including respecting the right of patients to refuse or alter care, coordinating care with other departments, demonstrating competency in administering contrast agents, effectively operating specialized equipment.
- Attitude and actions are indicative of a role model whose conduct projects a positive and supportive image of co-workers, physicians, and the hospital.
- Demonstrates competency in performing the following procedural roles: scrub, monitor, sub-circulator under direction of RN Physician, operating x-ray equipment, pre post procedural care, mapping and knowledge of intracardiac structures, and transferring burning discs for patient studies being transferred to other facilities.
- Demonstrates cost-effective practices in the use of time by seeking additional work during slow times or helping other departments when needed, supplies by assisting with par levels and checking expiration dates, equipment, etc.
- Responsible for team responsibilities including attendance policy, call rotation after orientation, attending staff meetings, participating in PI program, functions as a team member to assure patient care is provided, offer assistance to other team members, serves as preceptor to new special procedures technologists, and acts as a resource to RN and Physicians in areas of expertise.
- Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care including communicating effectively and appropriately using correct terminology, understanding the range of treatment and technique relevant to the patient's age, educating the patient and family about the procedure including documentation of such, and insuring that equipment is specific to age as well as meeting safety needs and providing for privacy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of hospital computer, scheduling of procedures, telephone/beeper system/protocol, patient charges, and procedure logs.
- Demonstrates maturity, professionalism and appropriate interpersonal skills when dealing with physicians, co-workers, patients, and members of other hospital departments and maintains confidentiality in dealing with departmental issues, etc.
- Participates in data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care relevant to the patient's age and diagnosis under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Physician and involves the patient and family in the treatment process when appropriate.
- Responsible for accurate documentation of data collected and care provided.
- Responsible for assisting RNs in documenting waste for medications in the Pyxis.
- Responsible for yearly duties in staff development including obtaining/maintaining BLS and ACLS, clinical/equipment competencies, Net Learning, Required in-service training, maintaining current registrations/certifications/licenses, participating in continuing education classes offered by the unit/hospital or supply company, and identifying areas of knowledge deficit and correcting the areas.
Compliance Statement
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.
Education
Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework
Experience
One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
Licenses & Certifications
- ACLS CERTIFICATION
- RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Supervision
- Performs no supervisory duties, but may instruct new employees and students.
Qualifications
- Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire date.
- Registered by the ARRT, ARCRT, or CCI(RCIS).
Definitions
- The Cardiac Cath/Special Procedures Technologist assists in the preparation and provision of care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and/or radiographic procedures. He/she is responsible for the operation of radiographic equipment as well as able to provide technical assistance (scrub) to the physician during a procedure. He/she may function as a sub-circulator under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Contact With Others
Requires frequent contact with many persons at different levels inside and outside of the organization to carry out organization policies and programs and obtain willing acceptance, consent, or action.
Effect Of Error
Probable errors may be serious and involve losses such as improper costs, overpayment, waste of material, damage to equipment, and delay in processing work. Effect usually confined within the organization. Most of work not subject to direct verification or check. Regularly works with some confidential data such as account, salaries, patient medical records, which if disclosed might have adverse internal or external effects.
Supervisory Responsibility
Exercises no supervision, work direction, or instruction of other employees or students
Mental Demands
A wide variety of complex, changing problems, most of which cannot be anticipated, and there is little existing precedent. Requires careful analysis for the effect of solution on other activities and overall coordination in the organization. Accuracy is essential and not subject to further check. Work involves high degree of resourcefulness, independent judgment, initiative, and long-range planning to achieve major functional objectives.
Physical Effort
Considerable physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles medium weight equipment, materials, or supplies most of day. Occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.). Works in reaching or strained positions frequently.
Working Conditions
Considerable - (About 75% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.
Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations
- Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)
Physical Aspects
Continually (at least once per day)
- Feeling (Touch) - determining temperature, texture, by touching
- Hearing
- Visual
- Color Vision
- Speaking
Frequently (at least 3 times a week)
- Typing
- Manual Dexterity - pinching with fingers, etc.
- Reaching - below shoulder
- Standing
- Balancing
- Walking
- Lifting up To 25 lbs.
- Handling - seizing, holding, grasping
- Carrying
- Pushing/Pulling - up To 25 lbs.
- Pushing/Pulling - 25 To 60 lbs.
- Pushing/Pulling - over 60 lbs.
Occasionally (at least once a month)
- Bending
- Reaching - above shoulder
- Running - In response To an emergency
- Lifting 25 To 60 lbs.
- Lifting over 60 lbs.
- Kneeling
- Squatting
- N95 Respirator usage (PPE)
