Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Cath Lab Manager performs a variety of technical and related duties in support of the activities of the lab. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.

 

Responsibilities:
Ensures that Examination Room is properly supplied equipped and operational before procedures. Selects sets up and operates angiographic and hemodynamic equipment necessary for catheterization laboratory procedures.



Assists patient in assuming required position and assists in instructing the patient regarding the procedure. Sets up sterile equipment and trays. Assists with sterile draping and procedures. Attaches defibrillator monitor and observes ECG rhythm.



Determines blood oximetry from blood samples.



Operates image archival back-up system during procedures and plays back images as ordered by physician.



Operates the hemodynamic monitoring equipment. Monitors right and left heart pressure and balances gauges for accuracy. Monitors hemodynamic wave forms and arterial blood pressure. Responsible for numerical interpretation of wave forms recorded on paper. Verbalizes changes to the physician and staff.



Processes and develops 35mm cine films of procedures. Reviews and edits film utilizing knowledge of cardiac anatomy for quality assurance purposes. Responsible for quality control monitoring of filmed image quality and film processor.



Responsible for operating digital equipment including digital image acquisition and processing and analysis of data as well as reproducing images on a CD.



On a rotation basis monitors radiation of catheterization laboratory personnel distributes badge inserts monthly and reviews monthly reports.



Troubleshoots angiographic and hemodynamic equipment and assists manager or designee in arranging for repairs and preventative maintenance.



Completes records pertinent to procedures performed.



Responsible for filling out charge slips and communicating information to secretary for billing purposes.



Maintains established hospital and department policies procedures and objectives for quality assurance safety environmental and infection control.

 

Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Equivalent to Associates Degree including Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Therapy or Radiologic Technology Training.



Registered Radiologic Technologist preferred. BLS certification required within six months of employment. ACLS preferred. Must be able to recognize common cardiac arrhythmias within six months of employment.



Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.



EXPERIENCE:

One year Radiology Exercise Physiology or Cardiology experience. Cardiac Cath Lab or special procedures experience required.



WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals physicians� offices and ancillary healthcare



enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards

are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.



SUPERVISORY ACTION:

None.

 

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence

 

Work Type: Per Diem

 

Shift: Shift 1

 

Union: Non-Union

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