Special Procedure Technologist- Cath lab (61777)

Fairfield Medical Center; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 47,568 - 78,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus of $20,000

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center is seeking a Special Procedure Technologist to provide optimal patient care during catheterization procedures at FMC Main Campus in Lancaster, Ohio. The role involves preparing patients, operating essential equipment, and ensuring safety during invasive procedures.

Candidates should have a degree in Radiologic Technology, ARRT registration, and 3-5 years of catheterization experience. The position is full-time with a bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved school or Associate Degree required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Maintains licensure requirements for Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and lab for procedures, observe patient conditions.
• Set up and calibrate equipment for procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and report any variances.

Skills

Patient care

Sterile technique

EKG interpretation

CD recording systems operation

Radiology equipment operation

Education

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Registration

Tools

Digital x-ray systems

Power injectors

Job description

Job Details

Location: FMC Main Campus - Lancaster, OH 43130

Position Type: Full Time .95

Travel Percentage: No Driving Required

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical

Bonus: $20,000

Pay Rate

$34.53-$56.86 hourly

Job Description

The Special Procedure Technologist is responsible for providing optimum levels of patient care during procedures under the direction of the Catheterization Lab Medical Director, manager, and supervisor. The technologist must also carry out all necessary technical/ non-technical tasks associated with procedures and the operation and maintenance of equipment used for such procedures.

• Prepare patients and laboratory for procedures, observe/record patient condition, vital signs, and provide direct patient care pre, intra, and post procedure.
• Set up lab using sterile technique, prepare sterile pack of instruments and catheters, and drape equipment and patient to maintain sterile fields, prepare and calibrate equipment for procedure.
• Position patient on x-ray/Catheterization table, attach EKG, and provide comfort and teaching.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of patients undergoing catheterization (young adult to geriatric) and identify each patient requirements and age specific needs.
• Observe patient for possible discomfort, shortness of breath, chest pain, arrhythmias, allergic reactions, etc. Check vital signs as needed.
• Recognize any unusual patient condition and initiate emergency measures including: oxygen therapy, suction, CPR, defibrillation, etc.
• Balance and calibrate fluid filled pressure transducer system and micro-tip catheters for pressure flow measurements.
• Monitor intravascular/intracardiac pressure and EKG readings displayed on monitor/recorder, interpret results, and report any variances from normal to the physician.
• Assist with pacemaker insertion, /ICD/, temporary pacemaker and implantation.
• Set up and operate power injector for delivering accurate amount of contrast as desired flow rates.
• Assist physician with arterial sheath care and removal providing direct digital pressure or closure device to achieve hemostasis.
• Operate digital x-ray system positioning patient and setting x-ray technique assuring proper imaging. Acquire, process, and analyze images.
• May assess the IV site, and or start a new IV.
• Operate CD recording (electronic storage) systems for storage and instant reviewing and digital images used during procedures.
• Operate procedural Cath lab monitor/recorder including surface EKG, intracardiac EKG, intravascular/intracardiac pressure, cardiac output, etc.
• Operate Bloom, Cordis, and/or Medtronic stimulators during Electrophysiological procedures.
• Operate oximeter for the determination of oxygen content of blood.
• Perform data calculations of studies as directed by physicians, participate in computer data entry, maintain databases, and generate reports of studies done.
• Record all pertinent facts of each procedure done in laboratories. Assist in the storage and retrieval of patient data.
• Maintain and check function of equipment regularly, participating in quality control and quality assurance.
• Order and stock lab with supplies as needed for procedures.
• Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Other duties as necessary including answering phones, assist in scheduling for procedures and patient transportation.
• Teaching of procedures and cardiac disease to allied health students, staff, and nursing.
• Operates CardioLab equipment during electrophysiology studies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved school or Associate Degree from an AMA approved school in Radiologic Technology required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.
• Maintains licensure requirements for the State of Ohio.
• Maintains annual CPR Certification.
• ACLS required within one year of hire.
• 3-5 years of Cardiac Catheterization, peripheral and/or peripheral experience preferred.
• A knowledge of cardiovascular procedures is desired. Has knowledge of the clinical interventions and equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often.