JOB TITLE: SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNICIAN/CARDIAC MAIN FUNCTION: The Cath Lab LRT assists the Cardiologist in the performance of Cath Lab procedures. Reports to the Cath Lab Manager. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ** 1. Is responsible for adequate radiation protection for all team members. ** 2. Performs preventative maintenance and quality control testing on all radiology related equipment (i.e. opaque media injector, and Cath Lab radiology system). ** 3. Maintains personnel monitoring devices and keeps records of readings. ** 4. Assists with scrubbing, circulation and recording in the Cath Lab per Cath Lab policies and physicians specific procedures. ** 5. Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination. ** 6. Is skilled in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). ** 7. Is responsible for on-call coverage with response time not to exceed 30 minutes. ** 8. Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise. ** 9. Is responsible for accurate and timely data entry into Medical Center's computer system for the purpose of procedures and accessory charges. • Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolutions of staffing conflicts. • Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients and SO. • Assists in scrubbing in Electrophysiology Lab. • Attends staff meetings and mandatory inservices. ** 14. Selects and maintains Cath Lab equipment to be used in procedures per physician specific procedures. • Maintains an adequate stock of supplies. ** 16. Operates opaque media injector per manufacture's recommendation. • Cleans lab following patient discharge per Cath Lab policies. ** 18. Keeps work rooms, equipment and accessories clear. • Prepares and positions patient correctly for specific examinations. • Assists in transporting patients. • Assists, orients and instructs other personnel in Cath Lab procedures. ** 22. Participates in unit, Department of Nursing, Operations Division and Radiology Performance Improvement activities as well as standards development. ** 23. Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as appropriate. ** 24. Provides age appropriate care to patient according to their age groups for the particular unit to which the individual is assigned. (Refer to attached addendum) • Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position. • Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Medical Center. • It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned. EDUCATION: Current NYS Radiology Technologist license. ARRT certified. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year experience in radiology, cardiology preferred. ALS required after 2 years employment. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date. Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire date. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Required to be on feet much of time. Appreciable physical effort including lifting, reaching, stooping, moving patients and pushing of beds and stretchers. EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. ** A.D.A Essential Functions