Special Procedures and Cath Lab Technologist - Cath Lab - Fairfield Hospital

easyservice; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio seeks a Special Procedures and Cath Lab Technologist to assist licensed practitioners in fluoroscopic and interventional procedures, maintaining sterile technique and documenting medications and radiation usage per regulations.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostic vascular exams, preparing patients, reviewing the EMR, and adhering to safety, infection control, and corporate responsibility policies.

Qualifications

• ARRT or CCI certification required or preferred.
• BLS certification required or preferred before direct patient care.
• Experience with EPIC EHR and PACS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed practitioners in fluoroscopic and interventional procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and document medications and radiation exposure.
• Prepare patients, review EMR, and ensure safety and infection control.

Skills

De-escalation

Physical interventions

Debriefing

Motivational interviewing

Patient centered care

Care planning

Education

Associate's from ARRT accredited institute

Tools

EPIC EHR

PACS

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Job Description

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Special Procedures and Cath Lab Technologist will assist the Licensed Practitioner in the completion of fluoroscopic and specialized interventional and Neuro-Interventional procedures while using sterile technique. They prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations or facility policy.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs high quality diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations using ultrasound and physiologic testing equipment to evaluate the cerebrovascular, peripheral arterial, peripheral venous systems and adheres to exam protocols except when deviation is clinically necessary.
• Prepares patients for procedures, including explaining the procedure and providing instructions in order to obtain the desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize patient anxiety.
• Contacts referring physician (or other appropriate medical personnel) for clarification prior to performing an exam if there is a suspicion that the exam order is incorrect.
• Utilizes the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information, enter preliminary reporting, and document any critical findings in accordance with department policy.
• Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Mission and Values of Bon Secours Mercy Health and adheres to the standards and policies set forth by the Corporate responsibility program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting to Manager (or Corporate *Responsibility line) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts of practice.
• Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety initiatives, infection control policies, and protecting patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate ability to perform non-invasive vascular exams at the level of proficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of vascular anatomy, exam procedures, interpretation criteria, and correlation of vascular lab exam results with other hospital procedures.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association (preferred)
• Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT) (preferred)
• Vascular-Interventional Radiology R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT) (preferred)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Education

• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Work Experience

• 1 year experience in radiology with surgery experience in use of CR (preferred)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

• Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
• Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
• Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
• Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
• Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
• Stoop, Kneel x
• Crawling x
• Climbing x
• Balance x
• Bending x

Work Position

• Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
• Sitting x
• Walking x
• Standing x

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

• Physical Requirements
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity - far
• Acuity - near
• Hazards
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Other: Exposure to radiation

Skills

• De-escalation
• physical interventions
• debriefing
• Motivational interviewing
• Patient Centered care
• Care plann