Special Procedure Technician

Overview

Cardiovascular technologists are exposed to a minor level of radiation in the course of someprocedures, but the levels are closely monitored and protected against. During surgical procedures, theyspend a great deal of time standing and may be required to help lift and transfer patients, thetechnologist will also prepare and position patient for the cardiac catheterization for angioplasty,anesthetizing the area of insertion. as requested by the physician. Performs and obtains high quality,high resolution imaging chain with adequate shielding and collimation essential for fluoroscopicguidance on all patients.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors and otheremployees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately withpatients, visitors and other employees. Behave in a manner consistent withmaintaining a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System and itsemployees.

Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvementactivities of the assigned department. Participation in continuous QualityImprovement, adhering to the specific rules and regulations of BronxCareHealth System (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management Incidentand Occurrence reporting, (c) Infection Control Standards and (d) Patient andCustomer service.

Assists the cardiologist in positioning patients for Percutaneous coronaryintervention, Electrophysiology and pacemaker procedures. .

Performs and obtains high quality, high resolution imaging, adequate shieldingand collimation essential for fluoroscopic guidance exams on all patient

Responsible for obtaining imaging data in a manner prescribed by theCardiologist.

Familiarity with fluoroscopic, cardiac and radiographic equipment and otherimaging systems.

Documentation in GE MAC Lab and McKesson system

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with aknowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the agesof the patients served.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives,quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection controlstandards. Communicates supply shortage /inventory needs to supervisor.

Maintains a clean and safe work area following Infection control standards.

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to jobresponsibilities and in accordance to hospital policy.

Attendance and punctuality (Start of work and return to work from breaksand lunch) is maintained in accordance with hospital policy.

Qualifications

Two (2) years’ experience as an Cardiac Cath Tech or X-ray Technologist with minimally one (1) yearexperience working in an Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Catheterization Suite.

New York State License as an X-ray Technologist, certification to inject perthe requirements of section 89.40 of part 89American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT Registered) required

BLS and ACLS Certification (American Heart Association) required