Cath Lab Technologist

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health in Metairie, Louisiana, is seeking a skilled Cath Lab Technologist. The role involves producing high-quality images during procedures, ensuring patient safety, and utilizing advanced technical skills. Candidates must have proper certifications and one year of relevant experience.

This position offers competitive pay and contributes to a supportive healthcare environment. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing your career!

Qualifications

• One year of experience in X-ray, Cath Lab, or radiology special procedures training.

Responsibilities

• Produces images of desired quality, selects proper technique, and ensures correct specifications.
• Assists in delivery of care and acts accordingly in life-threatening situations.
• Accepts Lead Tech responsibility and evaluates students for quality care.
• Documents procedures and maintains accurate records.
• Maintains all hospital equipment, ensuring proper usage and security.
• Informs the Director of potential complaints and issues promptly.

Skills

Radiation Protection

Patient Care

Technical Procedure Execution

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

Vascular Interventional Radiology Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Cath Lab Technologist performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures. This includes applying ionizing radiation or other forms of energy, following sterile technique to scrub into procedures, and documenting relevant case information in the case log. The position requires advanced certification consistent with independent judgment and the use of critical thinking skills, as well as ingenuity and initiative essential to successful completion of the procedure and satisfaction of the physician.

General Duties

• Produces Images of Desired Quality: Accomplishes all positions that are related to each procedure without error and applies immobilization devices for patient comfort. Selects proper technique, factors and produces images of desired quality. Responsible for processing film, producing no artifacts that will cause deficiencies in the results. Produces subtraction print and/or film duplication upon request, without error in a timely manner. Ensures that all film and records pertaining to the procedure are transferred to the archival system within one hour upon completion of exam. Performs calibration test to satisfy density factors and to meet correct specifications prior to utilization that guarantees no discrepancies in the results. Performs proper warming‑up procedures in a manner that will not result in damage to equipment. Understands and applies Radiation Protection procedures daily to eliminate excessive radiation to the patient and other individuals in the room. Responsible for individual radiation exposure not exceeding standards set by the National Committee on Radiation. Demonstrates borders on all images and uses collimation devices to eliminate excessive radiation.

• Assists in delivery of care and accepts responsibility of authority: Arms the syringe and assists the physician in the delivery of contrast media without error. Arms the injector for delivery of contrast media, has a general knowledge of the injector, and is able to identify malfunctions and corrective action. Recognizes life‑threatening situations and acts accordingly to assist members of the health care team. Questions all female patients of child‑bearing years for possibility of pregnancy. Transports patients as necessary and transfers patients to the table without patient complaint. Assists in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures not routinely taught.

• Accepts Lead Tech responsibility in their absence and performs in a manner that will not produce any complaints. Assists and evaluates students and support personnel in their activities to ensure proper care is provided without deficiencies in the film quality and/or complaints. Attends in-service lectures and reads routine or professional literature such as bulletin boards daily, journals periodically and seeks resources as necessary; and requests and attends appropriate out-of-house educational offerings as they pertain to the position. Seeks additional information as needed and makes suggestions to improve the established manual. Seeks assistance for complex or non-routine learning needs from the Lead Tech or appropriate authority. Participates in sterile technique presentations and applies daily.

• Proper documentation of records and charges: Appropriately documents the procedure in the case event log ensuring appropriate chronology of events and a complete record of all supplies utilized. Ensures all films are properly identified in accordance with department policy without error producing no complaints. Status as "IN PROCESS" exams performed prior to or within five minutes of ordering exam. Provides adequate information on the exam request without error. Documents in a timely fashion all pertinent information relative to the patient’s care and charges accordingly.

• Maintains all Hospital Equipment utilized: Inspects, maintains, and cleans all equipment on a daily basis to prevent damage or excessive wear; removes damaged equipment and reports same to appropriate personnel for corrective action. Ensures that all equipment is properly secured to prevent loss or damage while not in use. Accepts special projects and accomplishes each assignment without error within the specified time as directed.

• Ensures that the Director is informed of any situation that may produce staff, patient, or physician complaint prior to the complaint being received, and ensures that the Director has all the facts and circumstances on any issue that may result in a complaint. Notifies Lead Tech of his/her presence within seven minutes upon arriving in the department.

Experience and Qualifications

• One year of experience in X‑ray, Cath Lab, or radiology special procedures training.

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRT).
• Vascular Interventional Radiology Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (VI) (CV).
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Shift

Days (United States of America).

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary Disclaimer

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.