Cardiac Catheterization Technologist

The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist II acts as a critical member of the patient care team within the department, collaborates fully with the other care team members in assuring continuity of care for their patients. The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist II promotes a philosophy of patient/family-focused care in all interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel and focus on understanding and meeting customer needs. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation. 1. Meets or exceeds all requirements for Cardiac Catheterization Technologist I. 2. Able to precept incoming Cardiac Catheterization Technologist I roles when called upon. 3. Assists in development of and implementation of educational activities for staff. 4. Conducts equipment system warm-up and quality assurance procedures to established guidelines to ensure safe and effective equipment operation. 5. Assembles, calibrates and verifies the operation of hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring equipment. Adheres to Joint Commission compliance regarding quality control of point-of-care testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems when needed. Notifies technical quality specialist of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed. 6. Conducts Universal Protocol, correctly identifying the patient and procedure by interviewing said patient and checking aProductst requisition and patient ID band prior to the start of procedure. Orients the patient to the procedure room. Explains the exam to the patient, taking into consideration physical and emotional needs, and maintaining ethical standards (patient confidentiality and professional conduct.) at all times. 7. Maintains aseptic conditions conducting sterile preparation of patients for procedures. Adheres to Safety/Infection Control guidelines and standards while setting up sterile fields and working in the procedure area. 8. Properly positions, supports, and immobilizes patients to obtain desired cineangiograms and decrease patients discomfort. Adheres to Radiation Safety protocols set forth by the Brigham and Womens Hospital Health Physics Department. Places and positions protective lead shielding and adjusts collimators to protect unaffected parts of the body from ionizing radiation exposure and to optimize angiographic results. Under direct supervision of the attending physician steers procedure table and fluoroscopic c-arm. 9. Monitors and records electrocardiogram and hemodynamics as indicated by procedure protocol. Collects and analyzes patient specimens/tests for hemodynamic calculations and measurements. Remains current on developments and trends in procedures, equipment, and physiologic cardiac monitoring. 10. Must have a comprehensive understanding of hemodynamics including waveform recognition, abnormal hemodynamics, and hemodynamic calculations. Monitors and records electrocardiogram and hemodynamics as indicated by procedure protocol. Collects and analyzes patient specimens/tests for hemodynamic calculations and measurements. Independently performs intracardiac shunt and valve area calculations from data. Remains current on developments and trends in procedures, equipment, and physiologic cardiac monitoring. 11. Scrubs in as an additional operator to assist the primary physician including catheter/wire management, administration of contrast, and assisting the physician to expedite the case and improve the quality of care. 12. Under the supervision of the attending physician, enters demographic data from hospital record, edits hemodynamic information, and documents lesion location, event sequence, use of equipment and completion of cath report. 13. Maintains BLS and ACLS certification. Maintains knowledge of the location and use of the emergency equipment and the procedure necessary to alert.