Cardiac Catherization Lab Technologist: EP Lab - United Healthcare : Job Details

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• Provides technical support for all Cath Lab procedures to include: catheterizations, angioplasty, structural heart procedures, peripheral angiography and angioplasty, temp pacemaker insertion and LV assist device insertions.
• Responsible for technical support and clinical assistance, both sterile and non‐sterile, of procedures including: catheterizations, angioplasty, structural heart procedures, peripheral angiography and angioplasty, temp pacemaker insertion and LV assist device insertions.
• Operates required advanced imaging equipment using established guidelines and imaging protocols for interventional and non‐interventional patient procedures.
• Ensures proper safety standards are met and radiation safety practices are adhered to.
• Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties when necessary.
• Performs quality assurance checks on equipment.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory for all Cath Lab procedures.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of UHS information systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of coding procedures for accurate billing of all Cath Lab procedures
• Learns new techniques and technology by attending lectures, seminars, and educational readings.

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

• New York State license as Radiologic Technologist

• Two (2) years of experience in full services hospital as a Radiologic Technologist.

Preferred

• Previous experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an Invasive Cardiology Lab

Work Environment

• All work is performed in the department which consists of the Cardiac Cath Lab. These rooms are air conditioned as well as heated, areas are occasionally subject to fumes.
• Delivery of services is through the use of radiation to produce images for physician diagnosis readings, and intervention on cardiac procedures.
• Standing for long periods.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.
• Lead protection devices, barriers, gloves, lead glasses, shields, and aprons must be worn per radiation safety policies.

Age of Patients Served

• Adolescent: 13 to 17 Years
• Early Adulthood: 18 to 45 Years
• Middle Adult: 46 to 59 Years
• Late Adult: 60 to 79 Years
• Elderly: 80+ Years

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical ‐ Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) ‐ Level 3