POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other duties may be assigned) |
1 | Complies to all safety procedures in operating equipment and applies principles of radiation safety in all laboratory activities. |
2 | Assists with film and x-ray quality control. Sets operational parameters on x-ray generators and associated equipment. |
3 | Checks, maintains, and responsible for the proper and efficient operation/use of all generators, cameras, viewers, recorders, processing machines, physiological monitors, lab instrumentation, lasers, tables, blood analyzing equipment, pacemakers, catheters, wires, intra-aortic balloon pump, O2, vacuum suction, etc. |
4 | Demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic technique by: · Pre-procedure hand scrub. · Gowning and gloving. · Setting up sterile cath procedure back tables. · Monitoring the environment to assure aseptic principles are maintained. · Appropriate disposal of trash, sharps, etc. and compliance to all infection control policies. · Sheath removal per written policy. |
5 | Pans table during procedures following flow of contrast and makes x-rays at the direction of the physician. |
6 | Transports and preps patients to assure smooth patient flow and productivity. |
7 | Assures that consent forms are complete and correct prior to procedure start. Notifies patient’s cardiologist if error or patient refuses to sign. Checks patient arm band to verify identity. |
8 | Collaborates with admitting, surgery, CCU, TCU, ICU, 6-telemetry, PACU, etc. to assure patient flow and bed availability. |
9 | Completes all necessary documentation forms as appropriate, including work sheets, charge tickets, etc. |
10 | Monitors radiation exposure of self AND others by assuring radiation badges are worn and protective devices used consistently. Uses appropriate shielding on patients to prevent potential injury. |
11 | Tests and logs results of radiographic equipment (KV, MA) on a weekly basis. |
12 | Performs quality control on film processing equipment daily prior to use. Checks video discs and tape to assure recording. |
13 | Label, load, advance, develop films. |
14 | Complies to all laser safety requirements. Demonstrates a working knowledge of laser set-up, calibration, probe testing, operation, and laser accessories. |
15 | Maintains certification in suturing of temporary indwelling lines. |
16 | Prepares, flushes lumens, and fills balloons on all types of diagnostic and therapeutic catheters prior to use. |
17 | Participates in research activities. |
18 | Introduces sterile guide wires for initial placement of diagnostic catheters and therapeutic guiding catheters under the direct supervision of the cathing physician. |
19 | Assists with manipulation of guiding and angioplasty catheters under the direct supervision of the cathing physician during catheter over wire exchanges involved with the initial placement of catheters. |
20 | Sets up and operates by turning, connecting, tightening, and passing wires through, as appropriate, a variety of angioplasty and diagnostic catheterization accessories such as blood pressure transducers, stopcocks, Y connectors, and injection manifolds. |
21 | Operates a variety of balloon angioplasty inflation devices by tightening and loosening adjusting rings or handles causing the increase or decrease in angioplasty balloon pressure, at the direction of the cathing physician. |
22 | Scrubs into pacemaker insertions, CPS, IABP, and open PTA’s of the extremities to pass sterile supplies from the sterile procedures table to the physician upon request. |
23 | Operates by activating switches, levers, or knows a variety of angioplasty, arthrectomy, ablation or other devices at the direction of the cathing physician. |
24 | One hour after the last administration of anticoagulant, begin sheath removal and arterial and venous compression of the fermoral puncture site. Dress and apply a 5 pound sandbag to the wound site. Instruct patient in post procedure behavior regarding catheter introduction site. |
