JOB SUMMARY

Performs and assists in the direct/indirect patient care and procedures under the general and direct supervision of the physician pre, intra, and post cardiac, vascular and interventional procedures.  Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality care to adult and geriatric patients.  Documents accurately and in a timely manner.  Communicates and collaborates with other health care team members.  Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory/accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists physician in invasive procedures, including cardiac cath, vascular angiograms, stenting, permanent and temporary pacemaker implants and other procedures.
  
  • Scrub in for procedures, circulate within procedure and/or provide hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Patient prep and drape
  • Set up sterile field and equipment
  • Positions patient/C-arm for appropriate views
• Assesses/Reassess and documents patient history information to include but not limited to: indications/diagnosis, clinical presentation, height and weight, allergies, lab results, current medications, heart rate, blood pressure, rhythm, pain, respirations, pulse oxygenation, peripheral pulses, patient concerns, NPO status, patient consent verification, level of consciousness.
• Starts and maintains IV access per orders
• Starts and maintains oxygen administration per orders
• Utilizes principles of sterile technique
• Provides appropriate post-procedure and discharge instructions to the patient, significant others or the caregiver. 
• Develops revises and analyzes  an action plan for completing the procedure
• Perform glucometer testing per policy and procedure
• EKG monitoring
• Management of procedure site
  
  • Hemostasis
  • Identify, monitor and document hematomas
• Performs radiographic procedures, operates radiographic equipment to produce angiographic, digital and other specialized images (ARRT only).
• Injects and administers prescribed medications under the direct presence and supervision of the physician performing the procedure. Medications to include moderate sedation  medications and cardiac medications during procedures in the cath lab suite or patient room for transesophageal echos or other procedure(s) as deemed necessary.
• Delivers safe interventions in an organized, efficient and prioritized manner to address identified patient needs.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members, physicians and other health care providers to coordinate the medical and nursing plans of care.
• Provides patients and family members with relevant health care education and instructions regarding treatments and procedures, including pre/post hospital care, as appropriate.

Requirements Include

• Graduate of an accredited program for radiology technology with an emphasis on anatomy, physiology, radiation physics and interpersonal communication skills.
• Individual MUST possess and maintain a current radiographer license from the State of Ohio Department of Health and a current A.R.R.T. registry as an R.T.
• Advanced Registry From A.R.R.T. in Cardiovascular (CV), Cardiac Intervention (CI) or Vascular Intervention (VI) preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within one year
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred.