Catheterization Laboratory Technologist Lead-Cardiology Cath-Full Time

Christus Health

Summary:

The Catheterization Laboratory Tech Lead is a highly experienced and licensed professional who provides leadership and advanced technical support for all cath lab procedures. This role involves not only performing complex imaging and operational tasks, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition, but also overseeing daily operations, managing departmental inventory, and ensuring accurate charge capture and reconciliation. As a dedicated preceptor for all levels of technicians and technologists, the Lead fosters team development, promotes best practices in patient care and safety, and ensures adherence to organizational policies and efficiency standards.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Promotes Organizational Principles of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church.
• Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of command and per hospital process.
• Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.
• Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.
• Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.
• Collaborates with procedure team and department leadership to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times.
• Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
• Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.
• Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type.
• Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: imaging (X-Ray (if licensed), intravascular ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc.
• Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition.
• Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.
• Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure.
• Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion.
• Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.
• Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used.
• Performs fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician, if licensed.
• Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.
• Supports department and organization's commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service.
• Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code.
• Understands and upholds the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose.
• Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status.
• Promotes and serves with respect to the CHRISTUS core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.
• Serves as a preceptor for Technicians/Technologists I/II.
• Manages departmental inventory as assigned.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of charge capture.
• Completes daily charge reconciliation process.
• Helps manage attendance and timekeeping.

Requirements:

• Certified diagnostic imaging specialist in radiology.
• Must be able to prioritize workflow on a daily basis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous Cath Lab experience of at least two (2) years required.
• Current ARRT (RT) required.
• Current RT License from Louisiana State Board of Radiology required.
• Current BLS Card required.
• Current ACLS Card required.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time