Updated: Apr 12, 2024
Location: Los Alamitos
Job Type:
Department: Cath Lab-LOM
POSITION TITLE :Special Procedures/Cardiac Cath Tech Diagnostic Imaging
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Clinical Manager, Director
Ages of Patients Served - Provides patient care or has patient interaction to specific population of patients: (check all that apply) x Child: Birth to 12 Years x Adolescent: 13 to 18 Years x Adult: 19 to 64 Years x Older Adult: 65 Years & Above
I. JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction, plans and performs all technical aspects of angiograms and other related invasive procedures.
17. Reviews and completes proper billing functions before turning in Cerner, START and COMPLETE exams accurately and timely before turning in to Radiologist and checking accuracy in PACS.
18.Review for contrasted exams and high radiation procedures. Discusses with radiologist and documents.
19. Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment within the department (i.e., x-ray, surgical, portable equipment).
20. Performs and/or assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures according to approved department procedures manual.
21. Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills and uses film markers properly. Prepares and positions patient for examination; obtains scout films and sets up trays.
22. Adjust technical factors in proportion to patient and body part being examined while minimizing radiation.
Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination to patients and instruments.
24. Troubleshoots equipment, records malfunctions and alerts coordinator to insure timely service and repair.
25. Reviews M.D. order, patient questionnaire and requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions and reviews patient procedure with radiologist and patient if necessary, to assure safety and appropriateness
26. Reviews exposed films for proper positioning, technique and identification
27. Performs equipment visual inspections, selects appropriate equipment and applies immobilization devices as required.
28. Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
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29. Records pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required and assists in maintaining files
30. Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code and properly administers aid as needed
32. Follows facility policy & procedure when performing invasive procedures, including sterile technique, documented time out process, completed patient consent form and proper labeling of specimens
33. Willingly performs other related duties outside immediate work area as assigned or required (i.e., transport, clerical).
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