Cath Lab Tech Extern

Under the direct supervision of a Certified Cath Lab Technologist, the Cath Lab Extern assists physicians with cardiac and peripheral angiography and related procedures. The Cath Lab Extern also assists during diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures, supports patient monitoring activities, and documents and records essential procedural and hemodynamic data in the medical record while developing clinical competency and technical skills within the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

• Assists the Certified Cath Lab Tech with basic patient assessments; serves patients in Adult and Geriatric patient populations and demonstrates competency in assessing and treating such patients. 


• Has successfully completed hospital-wide clinical competencies such as delivery and monitoring patients receiving moderate sedation, universal protocol, prevention of patient falls, infection control


• Appropriate resources are identified and utilized to achieve standards of care


• Assists the Certified Cath Lab Tech in providing patient care in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures. 


• Recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition


• Performs related duties as required. 

Required:

• Education: Enrolled in an accredited program for CV Technologist program


• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:  American Heart Association BLS or must be obtained within 7 days of hire

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