Clinical Coordinator - Cath Lab

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 90,921 - 108,830; Full time

Job summary

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center in Salinas, CA, seeks an experienced Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist to coordinate daily operations and assist in diagnostic and interventional procedures under physician direction.

You will work with physicians and staff to ensure patient care, prep and transport, and maintain equipment and documentation while supporting Cath Lab policies and protocols. Requires CRT/ARRT, a two-year Radiologic Technology program, BLS, and 3+ years in the Cath Lab.

Qualifications

• Two-year Radiologic Technology program approved by the AMA.
• CRT, ARRT and Fluoroscopy licensure required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards.
• At least three (3) years’ experience as a licensed technologist in the Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab.
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a Cardiac Cath technologist able to perform specialized procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Performs specialized diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, including Cardiac Catheterization and related interventions.
• Transports patients and provides care during preparation and recovery.
• Maintains and updates equipment and inventory; participates in QA and safety measures.
• Collaborates with Cardiologists and staff to develop Cath Lab policies and protocols.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Patient care

Interventional procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Radiologic Technology program

CRT

ARRT

Fluoroscopy license

BLS

Tools

Meditech

PACS

Job description

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Department: Cath Lab Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Cardiac Cath Lab Department. Under minimal supervision performs specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Trains and serves as a resource person in handling difficult or unusual situations. Acts as a positive role model for staff. Works with staff and Cardiologists to develop and implement Cardiac Cath Lab policies and protocols. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Performs specialized diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, including Cardiac Catheterization (diagnostic and interventions), Electrophysiology and Device Implants, Peripheral diagnostic and Interventional Procedures and other miscellaneous procedures as directed by the physician.
• Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking.
• Provides care for patients during transportation and within the department, if necessary.
• Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the x-ray tables.
• Provides bedpans and urinals as needed.
• Assures that patients are properly dressed and prepped for procedures.
• Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc.
• Prepares patients for exams.
• Evaluates patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes in the patient's condition to nurses or Cardiologist for follow-up.
• Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
• Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, places work orders as needed, assisting others and special assignments.
• Cleans work area, orders and maintains the department inventory of supplies.
• Enters new items into Inventory and works with Materials and Coding/billing for item numbers and charge codes.
• Collaborates with Charge RN to review and verify outpatient orders for the following day.
• Serves as a resource person for the technologists, referring Physicians, Cardiologists, patient care departments, and other department staff.
• Serves as a liaison for Vendors in the Cath lab.
• Maintains and updates the Hemodynamic charting system as needed.
• Serves as Super-User.
• Assists Physicians with report changes and addendums.
• Keeps the Cardiac Cath Lab staff informed on system and/or operation changes.
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services to maintain working knowledge of changes in equipment and protocols.
• Maintains CEU’s and all required licenses.
• Participates actively in Performance Improvement and Quality measures (i.e. QC checks, Radiation Safety).
• Responsible for staff training and competency testing.
• Is competent in Meditech and PACS as it pertains to cardiac imaging and patient care.
• Works closely with Cardiologists and Department Director to develop and implement Cath Lab policies and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Licensure

• Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA.
• Licensure: CRT, ARRT and Fluoroscopy are required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.

Experience

• At least three (3) years’ experience as a licensed technologist in the Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab.
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a Cardiac Cath technologist able to perform specialized procedures.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $66.03 - $79.46.

Job Specifications

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 1.0
• Scheduled Hours: 40