Cath Lab Technologist

The RT/Cardiovascular Technician assists the cardiologist radiologist in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab in the performance of invasive procedures and provides a safe environment of the patient. The RT/CVT will also participate in monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating duties. Keeps up to date on new procedures, equipment and exam protocols, and assists with maintaining supply inventory at acceptable levels. Operates equipment safely and maintains ALARA standards while performing all types of procedures within the scope of the RT/CVT’s practice.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensures procedure room is adequately prepared for the procedure.
• Monitors par level of all instruments and supplies.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities and the training of new staff.
• Assists in all aspects of invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures.
• Prepares power injector and contrast medium.
• Injects contrast during procedures and monitors injector rates/ quantity of contrast administered during all procedures Demonstrates detailed awareness and knowledge of patient supplies and equipment.
• Ensures procedure room is adequately prepared for the procedure.
• Monitors par level of all instruments and supplies; restocks as needed.
• Is well versed in x-ray principles as they relate to cardiovascular procedures, cine angiography, and fluoroscopy.
• Completes data entry as assigned, including patient charges.
• Assists co-workers in the provision of continuous quality patient care as assigned by the Charge Nurse and/or Director.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Education in a school of Cardiovascular Technology
• CVT/RCIS or ARRT
• Current BLS & ACLS certifications as a Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association)
  
  
  

Schedule: Full-Time

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