Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center · 3 months ago
Cath Lab Tech PRN
Hartsville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCarolina Pines Regional Medical Center is committed to empowering caregivers and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. The Cath Lab Tech PRN operates radiographic fluoroscopic equipment and assists physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while ensuring patient safety and maintaining a sterile environment.
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Responsibilities
Performs calculations and measurements using data obtained from heart catheterizations including CO, pressure measurements and valve calculations
Recognizes and reports normal and abnormal values in patient physiology and hemodynamic parameters. Possesses solid knowledge of rhythm recognition and management
Utilizes problem-solving techniques to make decisions related to patient care during a procedure, charge submission and statistical counts
Assists physician by scrubbing during procedures, maneuvering catheters and wires, and injecting contrast into blood vessels
Maintain sterile field and sterile technique during all cases. Maintains and handles sterile equipment under principles of aseptic technique
Complies with all radiation safety policies and practices
Maintains safety of team members within the catheterization laboratory
Completes paperwork and compiles required documentation from physician
Follows departmental policy and practice for adding or deleting cases from the schedule
Follows organizational and departmental policies for computer systems, to correctly order, retrieve, complete, and charge for procedures and maintain integrity of databases
Participates in maintaining, restocking and inventorying the department supplies and reports any sub-par levels to the appropriate person
Sets up, programs, and runs the IVUS machine, under the direction of a physician
Sets up, programs, and runs various supplemental equipment (ex. IABP, Rotapro, etc) under the direction of a physician
Troubleshoots routine radiologic and computer system problems and reports as necessary. Provides basic administrative reports from the database. Maintains, archives, retrieves, locates, and copies present and prior studies done in the laboratory
Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served – adult and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages
Looks for ways to role model and improve customer service. Works as a part of a team to promote a positive department reputation and team environment
Shares information with co-workers in a way that expands the knowledge and skills of each party
Utilizes feedback from customers to help make decisions regarding services and departmental activity. Utilizes down time to complete tasks that help maintain and assure departmental operations
Adheres to the policies governing and the monthly schedule directing 'on call' coverage of the unit
Qualification
Required
Performs calculations and measurements using data obtained from heart catheterizations including CO, pressure measurements and valve calculations
Recognizes and reports normal and abnormal values in patient physiology and hemodynamic parameters
Possesses solid knowledge of rhythm recognition and management
Utilizes problem-solving techniques to make decisions related to patient care during a procedure, charge submission and statistical counts
Assists physician by scrubbing during procedures, maneuvering catheters and wires, and injecting contrast into blood vessels
Maintain sterile field and sterile technique during all cases
Maintains and handles sterile equipment under principles of aseptic technique
Complies with all radiation safety policies and practices
Maintains safety of team members within the catheterization laboratory
Completes paperwork and compiles required documentation from physician
Follows departmental policy and practice for adding or deleting cases from the schedule
Follows organizational and departmental policies for computer systems, to correctly order, retrieve, complete, and charge for procedures and maintain integrity of databases
Participates in maintaining, restocking and inventorying the department supplies and reports any sub-par levels to the appropriate person
Sets up, programs, and runs the IVUS machine, under the direction of a physician
Sets up, programs, and runs various supplemental equipment (ex. IABP, Rotapro, etc) under the direction of a physician
Troubleshoots routine radiologic and computer system problems and reports as necessary
Provides basic administrative reports from the database
Maintains, archives, retrieves, locates, and copies present and prior studies done in the laboratory
Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served – adult and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages
Looks for ways to role model and improve customer service
Works as a part of a team to promote a positive department reputation and team environment
Shares information with co-workers in a way that expands the knowledge and skills of each party
Utilizes feedback from customers to help make decisions regarding services and departmental activity
Utilizes down time to complete tasks that help maintain and assure departmental operations
Adheres to the policies governing and the monthly schedule directing 'on call' coverage of the unit
Excellent customer service skills
Uses effective written and interpersonal communication skills both with customers and team
Behavior and appearance supportive of a professional image
Demonstrates skills in caring for the adult and geriatric patient
Demonstrates computer application skills
Maintain Technical Systems and act as first line for troubleshooting
Willingness to develop understanding of billing and coding procedures for cath lab procedures
Adhere to the policy and standards of the department
Required skills for this position are: X-Ray Proficiency, Monitoring Proficiency, Scrubbing Proficiency
Company
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center provides health care services. The centre has a 116-bed acute care hospital.
Founded in 1933
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Miranda Peavy, MSML
Clinical Talent Acquisition Partner
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