Cath Lab Tech

Job Description:
●Continuously prioritizes patient needs based on assessment/reassessment findings for each patient.
●Recognizes and reports changes in patient status and condition to those professionals directly involved in the patient's care.
●Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of cardiac catheterization assessment and reassessment and implementation of the patient's orders in accordance with the department and organizational standards and policies.
●Utilizes and integrates all available patient data in determining the proper completion of the patient's cardiac cath procedure.
●Interprets data to ascertain accuracy prior to distribution to physician for interpretation.
●Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect to physicians, department director, supervisor and/or appropriate agency.
●Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, cardiac disease and possible treatment (under guidance of physician) of the needs of the population served.
●Performs and documents cardiac catheterization procedures required by assignment consistent with Hospital and department policies and developmental needs.
●Evaluates and documents patient's response to the procedure performed and communicates difficulties experienced during the performance of the procedure to aid the physician in their diagnosis.
●Makes appropriate and timely referrals as patient needs are identified.
●Works collaboratively with other health care team members to insure patient care and to identify potential opportunities.
●Ensures correct contrast is utilized within policy guidelines and according to patient's history, weight, age and known allergies.
●Assists with patient transportation to ensure patient safety and reduce waiting time.
Qualifications
●Fl Cert Rad Tech (ARRT), (CRT), OR FL Paramedic, OR
●Cardiovascular Tech (CVT.
●RCIS preferred, BLS,ACLS
●2 year associate degree
Additional Info:


●7a-3:30p
●8 hour shifts
●Experienced Cardiovascular Techs/ experienced ARRT's
●10-12 call shifts per month

Compensation: Min $30.34 - Mid $36.18 - Max $42.47

Sign On: $15K
Relo: Case by case
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 30.00 42.00 Per Year