• Responsible and expected to perform multiple roles within the cardiac/vascular/interventional radiology lab according to established standards and practices. Participate in coronary procedures, peripheral vascular procedures, interventional radiology procedures, and device implantation. • Ensures procedure rooms are adequately prepared prior to the start of the procedure • Stocks room supplies and monitors PAR levels of supplies • Assures practices and procedures are followed in accordance with current accrediting agency guidelines and recommendations (universal protocol, patient identification, labeling solutions, clean/sterile technique) • Participates in departmental staff meetings, performance improvement activities, and other department initiatives • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors • Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each procedure • Carries out medical/surgical asepsis and demonstrates proper sterile technique during procedures • Cross-trains to all primary functions involved with a case (scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring) for all procedures • Explains procedure to patient and gives verbal assurances as necessary • Notifies the physician or other nursing personnel when the patient complains of pain or discomfort • Always maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for efficiency and follows department standard setup • Is responsible for the care and handling of instruments, supplies, and equipment during intra/post-operative phases • Keeps catheters and guide wires flushed and cleaned throughout the entire procedure and disposes of them according to hospital policy • Demonstrates the ability to pan the table as appropriate • Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures • Operates all equipment safely and correctly • Performs periodic equipment calibrations and quality control measures as required • Responsible for the operation of x-ray equipment; follows radiation safety standards • Wears a radiation dosage badge at all times; assures other team members wear the badge appropriately • Recognizes basic EKG rhythms • Maintains accurate records; documents in the reporting system accurately and precisely • Adapts procedures to meet the individual needs of adult and geriatric patients for treatment • Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of patients • Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy • Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by the position • Offers suggestions on ways to improve the operations of the department and reduce costs • Attends all mandatory education programs • Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes • Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements • Willing to cross-train to assist co-workers better and to provide maximum efficiency in the department • Manages resources effective • Reports equipment in need of repair to extend the life of the equipment • Makes good use of time so as not to create needless overtime • Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiology, or Related Field • Radiology Tech • A graduate of a school of Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology is required • Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Radiology credential required within one year of hire • Must maintain BLS and ACLS certification • No call