Cardiovascular/IR Lab Special Procedure Technologist

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Cardiovascular/IR Lab Special Procedures Technologist

REPORTS TO POSITION:Supervisor Cardiovascular Cath Lab

DEPARTMENT: Cardiovascular/IR Lab

DATE LAST REVIEWED:January 2025

OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Cardiovascular/IR Lab covers five service lines including Cardiac Intervention, Radiology Intervention, Neurodiagnostic Intervention, Vascular Intervention, and Electrophysiology. Currently operates out of four (4) rooms five days per week. Includes four person call teams including two techs and two nurses.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Cardiovascular/IR Lab Special Procedure Technologist performs general, invasive, and interventional procedures at a technical level and provides patient focused care as part of the care delivery team in the Cardiac Cath Lab, Angio/IR Lab, EP Lab and OR interventional procedure room and in other related settings as needed.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Provides clinical and emotional support to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Applies standards of radiation safety guidelines outlined by ALARA and Oregon State Health Division.

Performs Diagnostic Radiographic procedural examinations in the interventional setting.

Provides and monitors equipment and supplies based on patient and procedural needs.

Performs Special Procedure,Cardiac Cath Lab, and EP Radiographic examinations.

Assists in Record Maintenance and statistics.

Perform diagnostic and interventional hemodynamic monitoring.

Participates in training and education program as requested.

Creates and maintains sterile field and demonstrates aseptic technique in scrub role.

Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts when appropriate.

Performs accurate supply and equipment usage documentation and charge capture.

Performs documentation according to SCHS policies and guideline requirements.

Assures that equipment is functioning properly, and that appropriate supply inventory is maintained.

Subject to providing stand-by and on-call coverage as required by the needs of the department.

Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: Graduate of a certified radiologic technology-training program.

Preferred: Bachelors degree in related field.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: Current ARRT or equivalent registration. Current Oregon Board of Medical Imaging license. BLS/ACLS Certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred: RCIS, RCES, CEPS/IBHRE or ARRT CI/VI credentials.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Two (2) years experience in a Cardiovascular or Interventional Radiologylab. Cardiovascular experience. Hospital equipment/systems experience. EMR experience.

Preferred: Electrophysiology experience. Cardiovascular and Interventional Lab equipment experience to include Asist, Volcano, Phillips, Siemens, and GE MacLab. Hospital equipment/systems experience to include the use of EPIC.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Required: Wearing of Lead for all procedures in labs. Lead ranging from 10 - 20 lbs. may be worn for up to 10hrs per shift.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit and subject to the union membership terms in the collective bargaining agreement.

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