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South Shore Health · 2 days ago

Cath Lab Rad Tech-3

Weymouth, MA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$45.45/hr - $61.17/hr

South Shore Health is a healthcare provider seeking an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist. This role involves performing procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, operating specialized equipment, and assisting physicians in various cardiac interventions.

Health CareHome Health CareHospitalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Captures All documentation required for all procedures in Mac/Cardio according to standards

Maintains accuracy of database. Insures all patients and procedures are recorded accurately in database

Verifies procedure log is accurate and assists MD with procedure reports

Utilizes Knowledge Of A/P And Cardiac Procedures To Document In Mac/Cardio Lab Appropriately And Carefully. To Include But Not Limited To The Following

Flushing of sheaths and maintaining sheath integrity to ensure proper homeostasis

Will introduce catheters into vessel structures consistent with current CDIC standard operating procedures

Will obtain hemodynamic and angiographic data by operating transducer and manifold. Assists in operation of mechanical atherectomy and thrombectomy devices

Under direct order of physician, will position, inflate, and deflate both balloons and stents inside vessels

Will assist with all balloon, catheter, sheath, and wire exchanges

Expected to be able to demonstrate and perform proper post access care and management (e.g mechanical closure devices and or manual compression

Must be able to convey pertinent patient history to the Physician in a fashion that is consistent with current pre and post care

Is knowledgeable about and has the ability to operate complex and sophisticated equipment related to a Cardiac Catheterization/EP Laboratory

Operates electronic equipment to properly monitor patients' heart rhythm and blood pressure during procedure

Prepares and assists MD with radiographic equipment

Prepares and assists MD with EP/ Vascular and coronary equipment

Prepares and assists MD with cardiac cath equipment such as IABP and Angiojet

Prepares and operates and maintains other Cardiac Cath/EP equipment according to policy /manufacturer recommendations to i.e., ACT machine, ablator, OCT, IVUS, RFR, IFR, FFR, Cath Works, Angiojet, CSI etc

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care and operation of all cath lab equipment. Able to trouble shoot and resolve simple equipment problems or notify appropriate resources for resolution

Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimens and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment, and consent

Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access

Assesses each patient’s risk of falling using appropriate interventions to prevent falls

Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times (ie: no cardboard boxes on floor, care of soiled U/S Probe)

Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness

Holds oneself and others accountable for meeting quality improvement/quality standards

Utilizes the chain of command to report any potential or actual patient safety risks

Makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times

Attends at least 5 CEUs in specialty area each year

Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by department and by renewal date

Active participant in unit based initiatives

Assumes overall responsibility for professional development by seeking and attending educational opportunities

Functions as "tech in charge" as assigned

Trains staff technologists and assist with all Cath Lab personnel and students

Maintains current knowledge/certification

Maintains up-to-date quality control program of all radiographic equipment

Coordinates annual radiation safety in-service class for departmental staff

Coordinates and maintains equipment (X-ray) maintenance prevention program

Gathers data for monthly fluoroscopy use report

Responsible for distribution and changing of film badges as assigned

Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by image captured

Selections technical factors to insure high quality, radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonably achievable) standards

Practices radiation safety with all radiographic equipment and overseas that others practice radiation safety

Performs Various Clerical Duties Including, But Not Limited To

Verification of information and procedures performed are accurately transcribed in cardiac catheterization log book

Verification of information and procedure performed using computer system

Assures correct billing of patient accounts at time of procedure and regularly reconciles patient billing as directed by nurse manager

Maintains accuracy of log book and Mac Lab database

Maintains stock inventory and initiates orders of all procedure areas

Notifies Lead Tech/NM of stock replacement needs. Orders equipment as needed with Lead Tech/NM

Properly charges for all medical surgical items used

Restocks as needed

Qualification

Cardiac CatheterizationRadiologic TechnologyACLS CertificationInterpretationInvasive Cardiac ProceduresPatient MonitoringSafety ComplianceProfessional DevelopmentData ManagementInventory Management

Required

Graduate of approved program of radiological technology required

ARRT (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (Radiologic Technologist)

RT - MA - Radiologic Technologist - MA State License

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Preferred

Prior Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred

EKG interpretation, arrhythmia recognition, radiology

Company

South Shore Health

South Shore Health System is a not-for-profit charitable health system offering primary & specialty care, hospital care & community care.

Founded in 1922

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.southshorehealth.org/

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