Lead Cardiac Cath Radiologic Technologist

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If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-22951 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Cardiac Catheterization Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) To provide leadership among the technical staff specifically for the cardiovascular service and operation. This position reports to the Cardiovascular Services Nurse manager and acts as a resource for the technical staff and Cardiovascular Services leadership. Responsible for Cardiac Cath Lab Second Operator schedule. In addition to the standard Technological duties, provides support and direction to fellow technologists, nurses and physicians with regard to supplies, equipment, scheduling, patient flow and communication within the unit. Compensation Pay Range: $50.00 - $67.29 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 - Unit Specific Clinical Competencies/Job Functions a - Demonstrates knowledge of the care of the patient undergoing elective and emergent cardiovascular invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and their potential complications. b - Demonstrates the ability to care for the patient with continuous hemodynamic/cardiac monitoring including rhythm identification, interpretation of data and follow through with appropriate intervention as directed by MD/RN c - Demonstrates the ability to care for the patient with a temporary /permanent pacemaker / ICD or EP procedures including insertion, monitoring, and interpretation of rhythm and care of the catheter. d - Demonstrates the ability to care for the patient undergoing IABP insertion. Able to set up and monitor IABP. . e - Demonstrates knowledge of role in emergency situations and assists in emergency situations under direction of MD/RN f - Demonstrates understanding of relevant state mandated protocols and performs accurately Technologists task's associated with such. g - Demonstrates the ability to obtain an ACT, perform QC and follows actions described in policy. h - Demonstrates ability to interpret patient status information during procedures and informs MD/RN of status changes. i - Demonstrates ability to obtain EKG. 2 - EQUIPMENT a - Operates electronic equipment to properly monitor patients' heart rhythm and blood pressure during procedure. b - Is knowledgeable about and has the ability to operate complex and sophisticated equipment related to a Cardiac Catheterization/EP Laboratory. c - Prepares and assists MD with EP/ Vascular and coronary equipment d - Prepares and assists MD with cardiac Cath equipment such as IABP and Angiojet. e - Prepares and operates and maintains other Cardiac Cath/EP equipment according to policy /manufacturer recommendations to i.e., ACT machine, ablator f - Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care and operation of all Cath lab equipment. Able to trouble shoot and resolve simple equipment problems or notify appropriate resources for resolution. 3 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT a - *Attends at least 5 CEU in specialty area each year. b - *Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by department and by renewal date. c - Active participant in hospital committees. d - Active participant in unit based initiatives. e - Assumes overall responsibility for professional development by seeking and attending education opportunities. f - *Trains staff technologists and assists with training of all Cath Lab personnel and students. g - *Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. 4 - DOCUMENTATION a - Utilizes knowledge of A/P and cardiac procedures to document in Mac/Cardiac Lab appropriates and carefully. b - Demonstrates ability to interpret patient status information during procedure and informs MD/RN of status changes. 5 - QUALITY a - Maintains catheterization laboratory equipment in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to Nurse Manager and Biomed. b - Maintains up-to-date quality control programs of all Cath/EP equipment. c - Insures proper calibration and maintenance of Cath/EP Lab equipment. d - Coordinates and maintains equipment maintenance prevention program. 6 - Coordinates and maintains equipment maintenance prevention program. a - *Verification of information and procedures performed are accurately transcribed in procedure log book and database. b - *Regularly reviews and reconciles database to maintain accuracy. c - *Assures correct billing of patient accounts at time of procedure and regularly reconciles patient billing. d - Maintains accuracy of log book and Mac Lab database. 7 - SUPPLIES a - Serves as Cath Lab liaison and contact for vendor representatives. b - Maintains stock inventory and initiates orders in collaboration with Materials Management and Supply Chain. c - Works with manager to implement and monitor vendor discount programs. d - Reviews charges to ensure proper billing of all medical surgical items requiring charges. e

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