Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Per Diem

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Utilizes knowledge of A/P and cardiac procedures to document in appropriate clinical systems appropriately and carefully to include but not limited to: flushing of sheaths & 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, thrombectomy and intravascular lithotripsy devices. Under direct order of physician, will position, inflate, and deflate both balloons and stents inside the vessels. Will also assist with all balloons, catheters, sheaths, and wire exchanges. Expected to be able to demonstrate and perform proper post arterial and venous access care and management (e.g. mechanic 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 policies. Will capture all documentation required for all procedures in appropriate clinical systems according to standards. Will maintain accuracy of dat...