Cath Lab Tech II
US-TX-Pasadena
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 409696
Type: Day
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Overview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. Responsibilities: Performs duties of circulating, scrub, and monitoring of invasive cardiology procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of all invasive procedures, the equipment and supplies for each procedure, and indications for performing each procedure. 1. Operates the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures 2. Operates physiologic recorder/database system with expertise recognizing arrhythmias and normal/abnormal waveforms 3. Operates manifold, power injector, and other support equipment (VCR, ACT machines, oximeters, and transport monitors) 4. Develops cines when necessary according to policy 5. Able to recognize basic equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot equipment in room. Report malfunctions to Biomed promptly if unable to resolve 6. Exhibits a strong knowledge base of cardiovascular diseases and is able to interpret date gathered during procedures and recognize potential implications in patient care or complications 7. Helps to efficiently run schedule by maintaining a smooth and steady rate of work by working independently. Communicate with other room staff and schedule coordinator to maximize the productivity of the entire department. Perform other duties as assigned to enhance patient care and efficiency 8. Anticipates physician needs by being knowledgeable of: 1. procedures performed in the department and 2. equipment (catheters, guide wires, etc.) necessary for procedures. Sets up sterile trays and is able to assist physicians during procedures, utilizing septic technique. Assists in maintaining the appropriate level of medications and supplies stocked in the room 9. Scrub assist for AAA, TAVR and complex endovascular procedures and radiographic/digital imaging technique for RTR's Qualifications: Required Education and Experience *Associate's Degree *Minimum three (3) year clinical experience in a hospital setting Required Licensure and Certifications RCIS BLS (14 day grace period) ACLS (6 month grace period)
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