Perform responsible technical work on patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.  Responsible for the operation of various types of equipment and apparatus in providing assistance and support to the physicians performing procedures. Responsible for the proper operation of x-ray equipment and radiation safety.   

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Education:

Graduate of approved School of Radiology or equivalent training (if hired before September, 1990).

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Illinois Department of Illinois Emergence Management Agency Division of Nuclear Safety license required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certificate required.
• Has successfully completed a basic EKG class within one year of hire.
• ACLS certification required.

Experience:

Has a minimum of two year’s experience as a Cardiac Special Procedures Tech.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Completion of radiation safety classes within 90 days of employment is required.

1. Operates a variety of electrical equipment in a cardiovascular catheterization laboratory during a variety of procedures.

2. Monitors the patient's electrocardiogram during procedures, alerts the physician of any irregular heart activity or change in pressure.  Charges the patient appropriately for the procedure.

3. Performs patient pre-procedure teaching. Obtains consent forms signed by the patient prior to the procedure.

4. Provides education to MMC employees and/or community as needed.

5. Prepares patient for the procedure.

6. Acts as a circulator in the case, connect monitoring lines, check pulses, collect and set up appropriate equipment for the case.

7. Performs as a sterile assistant, assist the physician in scrubbing and maintaining a sterile field, assist the physician with catheter and/or equipment insertion and removal.  Dress and/or suture insertion site following the procedure.  Set up arterial pressure line (if needed) or pull sheath and obtain hemostasis.

8. Assists in the use of arterial closure devices.  

9. Records, interprets, and calculates various types of data collected during the procedure.

10. Maintains equipment, corrects equipment malfunctions and reports malfunctions for repair.

11. Instructs technologists and others in the performance of technical procedures, operations of equipment, and collection and interpretation of data.

12. Demonstrates knowledge of the proper operation of x-ray equipment used in the Cath Lab.

13. Monitors and is responsible for quality assurance of the x-ray equipment.

14. Participates in the on call rotation.

15. Collects appropriate past patient information for the physician to review.

16. Adheres to behavioral standards.

17. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.