Carondelet Health Network · 1 week ago
Cath Lab Tech FT Days
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCarondelet Health Network is a community-focused healthcare provider dedicated to compassionate patient care. The Cath Lab Technologist role involves performing diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab, ensuring patient safety and quality service while assisting physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment.
Health Care
Hiring Manager
Sarah Browning
Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic imaging procedures and therapeutic vascular procedures following established radiation safety practices
Greet patient with positive attitude, introduce self
Explain procedure to patient prior to study
Explain post-procedure care to patient
Check for accuracy of ordered exams
Check all armbands/D.O.B
Collect pertinent patient history and document on requisition
Document patient education on requisition/worksheet as appropriate
Complete consent forms as indicated per procedure
Complete pregnancy forms, oxygen transportation forms, medication reconciliation forms
Demonstrate understanding of patient prep and protocols and comply with all departmental processes regarding patient care, filing, etc
Maintain patient confidentiality as regulated by the HIPPA policy
Complete all exams in accordance with department protocols
Assess patient to assure exam completeness
Assure Patient Safety
Stretcher locked, bed rails when patient in bed/stretcher, patient transfer/slide boards, armband in place
Perform I.V. using proper technique
Demonstrate understanding and complete contrast form
Ensure film history file is made available
Organize work to assure optimal service and to meet deadlines
Maintain proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen
Maintain Skills Required To Change Oxygen Tank
Must be able to use masks and nasal canula
Adjust rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal canula according to written physician orders. Secure, transport, and secure e-cylinders
Maintain clean work/patient care environment
Communicate to manager/supervisor all procedure schedule changes
Patient Care Age Specific Skills
Pediatrics : Maintain safe environment, involve child in care and educate parents/caregivers at same time
Adolescent : Maintain safe environment, involve patient in procedure. Allow time for and encourage questions. Explain all test and procedures thoroughly to patient before performing procedure. Maintain patient confidentiality with parental/caregiver involvement and education
Adult : Maintain safe environment related to equipment, bed rails, and mental status. Involve patient in treatment and procedures. Explain rationale for all treatments and procedures, explaining to patient prior to performing procedure. Encourage participation in care
Geriatric : Maintain safe environment related to equipment, bed rails, fall precautions, mobility needs, aspiration potential, and mental status. Involve patient in treatment and procedures. Allow patient to maintain control, involve patient in decision making and planning of participation in care. Assess and monitor for potential skin breakdown. Allow for possible hearing and/or vision lost, speaking in lower, louder tones as necessary. Provide all patient instructions slowly, speaking distinctly and assess for patient understanding
Level 2 – Proficient (in addition to above duties)
Demonstrate knowledge and implement procedures from protocol book
Troubleshoot errors and perform quality assurance checks
Level 3 – Subject Matter Expert (in addition to above duties)
Participate in quality improvement measures and monitoring within the department
Assist in training, mentoring others in acquiring skills. Document clinical instruction
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
Graduate of an accredited radiology program
Completion of IABP, EKG, and Hemodynamic Monitoring Classes within one year of employment in position
ARRT-CRT
ACLS within one (1) year of employment
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
1 year as a Radiology Technologist
Effective organizational skills to successfully multi-task
Verbal and written communication skills that are clear
Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique
Medical Terminology; Contrast Media, imaging and protocols
Good communication and organizational skills
Reasoning ability and good independent judgment
Working under stressful conditions and irregular hours
Working with frequent interruptions
Able to comprehend and interpret complex clinical subject matter related to area of expertise
Demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/services to the age of the patients served in the hospital facility
Ability to assess data and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their specific needs
Basic computer skills
Understands the mission and vision of the hospital
Operates within the concept of patient focused care
Evolves into an effective team member
Must adhere to dress code; good grooming and personal hygiene habits; and strict adherence to attendance policies
Maintains knowledge of and conforms to hospital policies and procedures
Employee must maintain satisfactory level of knowledge and skill in Age Specific Competencies for the appropriate patient population
Must be able to work variable shifts, weekends and/or holidays
Being scheduled and available for 'On-Call' is required
Preferred
RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
1 year experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab or Radiology Special Procedures (such as Angiography)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Cardiovascular Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology; EKG identification of lethal arrhythmias, and electrophysiology
Company
Carondelet Health Network
For more than 135 years, Carondelet Health Network has been committed to providing Southern Arizona with high-quality, cost-effective care.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Monica Vargas-Mahar, FACHE
Market Chief Executive Officer
Alan Strauss
Chief Financial Officer/E.V.P.
Recent News
Arizona Daily Star
2025-05-01
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