Consistently and accurately performs prescribed procedures and effectively assists physician provider following established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Performs clinical duties under the supervision and within the scope of clinical education/ training, practice, and expertise.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and understanding of cardiac invasive and non-invasive testing.
Maintains quality assurance programs and documentation as required by equipment regulations and guidelines.
Establishes and updates appropriate documentation for cath lab policies, procedures, and protocols.
Safely operates and maintains skilled, working knowledge of all equipment with emphasis on physiologic monitoring for diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures.
Safely operates and maintains cath lab and other diagnostic equipment.
Communicates effectively with patients and family members, providing on-going education as needed.
Actively participates in research projects and performs research related duties as needed.
Ensures radiation safety adhering to radiation safety guidelines and procedures.
Participates actively in lab to decrease radiation exposure to patients and staff through enforcement of proper technique.
Ensures integrity of all lead aprons is maintained by performing routine assessment of lead.
Operates imaging equipment related to imaging processing, image transmission, archiving, and computerized information system and assists in imaging procedures.
Provides scrub, circulate, and monitor assistance to physician during catheterization/ electrophysiology procedures.
Assists with patient care, setup, positioning of patient, patient transport, and room turnaround.
Attends all required system and departmental education opportunities and participates in achievement of organizational and departmental goals.
Maintains professional growth by ensuring the completion of continuing education requirements.
Efficiently maintains inventory of equipment and supplies for catheterization/electrophysiology lab.
Performs other duties as assigned.