Special Procedure Technologist I (Cath Lab)

SUMMARY:

Prepares advanced catheterization and special lab equipment, to include coronary angioplasty balloons, coronary stents, coronary atherectomy devices, inflation devices and temporary pacemaker leads, permanent pacemaker leads, implantable pacemaker generators, implantable defibrillator devices, and intra-aortic balloon pumps. Applies knowledge of the use and care of neurovascular and peripheral vascular embolization devices including PVA particle emboli, spring coil emboli, and GDC; diagnostic and interventional guide wires and catheters; thermal dilution Swan Ganz catheters used in hemodynamic studies; nephrostomy/biliary drainage catheters and stents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensures an informed patient consent form has been properly executed.

Performs all basic functions of scrub assistant; assists in collection of specimens.

Maintains sterile technique and assists physicians in procedures as requested; drapes patients for surgical procedures using accepted sterile technique; prepares patient’s skin for surgery.

Prepares angio suite for specific procedures, including table setup, instrument array, and supplies; opens sterile supplies and sets up for all procedures; maintains adequate aseptic supplies during procedures.

Assists in maintaining a correct count of all instruments, sutures and sponges during surgical procedures.

Sets up, calibrates, and operates computerized hemodynamic testing equipment to ensure accurate results during right heart studies and cardiac catheterizations.

Evaluates and analyzes results of hemodynamic studies.

Observes and monitors patient’s vital signs during procedures, including high risk patients undergoing complex procedures; uses judgment in selecting guidelines appropriate to changing patient conditions.

Terminates arterial and venous catheters and achieves homeostasis of puncture site utilizing both mechanical compression and subcutaneous homeostasis techniques.

Provides verbal and written documentation of procedures, medications administered, and other pertinent data regarding care rendered to a patient.

Provides information and support by explanation of patient care, diagnostic and/or interventional procedures to patient, family and other health care members.

Provides training and advice to students, staff, and physicians about procedures and equipment.

Initiates and terminates intravenous lines according to procedure.

of Cardiac Rhythm Management devices under surgical conditions using sterile techniques.

EP-Tech Specialist:

Assists physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with electrical abnormalities of the heart, through the use of various electrophysiological recording, mapping and navigation systems and ablation equipment. Assists in the implementation of Cardiac Rhythm Management devices under surgical conditions using sterile techniques.