| Provides patient education, pre-procedure, intra-procedure and post-procedure. |
| Prepares room with anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment including checking equipment to ensure proper functioning. |
| Prepares, positions and drapes patients; attaches 12-lead EKG |
| Administers non-narcotic medications and starts IVs per physicians orders |
| Collects, monitors and/or analyzes blood samples, cardiac out put, EKG, hemodynamic pressure readings, pulse oximetry, etc. and reports results to physician |
| Operates various cath lab equipment (table, camera, video recorder, ultrasound machines, pressure injectors, catheters, guidewires, etc.). |
| Performs patient imaging (roentrgenographic and / or fluoroscopic) ensuring proper patient positioning, patient and staff safety and radiographic technique. |
| Monitors and records procedure and patient details in the electronic medical record. |
| Accurately completes procedure room counts (instruments, sponges, sharps, etc.), |
| Cleans room and restock supplies following procedures. |
| Provide direct patient care including admitting, recovering and/or holding pressure manually on catheter access sites under the supervision of an RN. |
| Assist in identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement in supply management, labor costs, and/or patient care |
| Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. |
| Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict. |
| Stay current with changes in technology, technique and / or equipment. |
| Contribute to the department's success through effective collaboration, active support of organizational initiatives and achievement of personal and organizational improvement goals. |
| Professional Requirements: |
| Adheres to dress code. |
| Completes annual educational requirements. |
| Maintains regulatory requirements. |
| Wears identification while on duty. |
| Maintains confidentiality at all times. |
| Attends department staff meetings as required within the department. |
| Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time. |
| Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. |
| Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. |
| Coordinates efforts in meeting regulatory compliance, federal, state and local regulations and standards |
| Communicates and complies with the Benefis Health System Mission, Vision and Values as well as the focus statement of the department. |
| Complies with Benefis Health System Organization Policies and Procedures. |
| Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines. |
