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The Cath Lab Coordinator assists Physicians with procedures in the Cath Lab. Assists in the pre and post care of the patients in the holding area and procedure rooms. Orders supplies for the department to maintain adequate par levels.
A day in the life of a Cath Lab Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
1. Minimum of patient concerns is expressed.: Assists in preparing patients for procedure. Assists patients in procedure to maintain maximum comfort and safety. Educates patients on procedure pre and post.
2. Prepares procedure room. Lays out necessary supplies prior to procedure. Turnover time is kept to within 15 minutes. Scrubs with cardiologists, demonstrates familiarity with individual cardiologists preferences. Maintains aseptic surgical technique throughout invasive procedures and maintains universal precautions. Scrub tech skills include: LHC, RHC, PTCA, STENT, PTCRA, PTMR, TEC.
3. Ensures proper completion of report/documentation, including X-ray requisitions, film labels, etc. Properly handles Cine Films (including mailing & retrieving films).
4. Maintains accurate and complete procedural logs and/or technical notations. Accurately obtains, calculates and analyzes Hemodynamic data.
5. Identifies equipment problems and safety hazards and takes appropriate action to initiate repairs. Understands the mechanics of operation of the various CCL systems; able to eventually troubleshoot problems and correct identified deficiencies. Maintains downtime log.
6. Always accurately checks supplies for expiration dates. All expired equipment is identified in a timely manner. Supplies are orderly and clean. Ensures that par levels of all required supplies and radiographic equipment are maintained, stored and utilized.
7. Always verifies correct identification of patients. All films, medical record components are properly identified for each patient. Verifies all consents and low risk criteria.
8. Follows policy and procedure for operation, troubleshooting, service contact, quality control and archival system. Demonstrates ability to use and care for all technical equipment and supplies including x-ray/film processing equipment.
9. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
10. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Previous Cardiac Cath lab and/or Interventional Radiology experience.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. NJ Registered Radiological Technologist License.
2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
