Primary Function/General Purpose of Position -

Assists physician in performance of all cardiovascular procedures, demonstrating competency in all positions (scrub, monitor and float). Analyzes and interprets collected procedural data, provides effective patient care at all acuity levels. Assists in precepting new employees and students to department’s organization and function. Maintains inventory and charges appropriately for procedures, performs all procedures per protocol, participates in quality assurance and performance improvement programs as requests. Equitable participation in call coverage required.

Essential Job Functions

• Age Appropriate Competency: The employee is able to demonstrate general competency in providing Age Appropriate Care as indicated by the ability to plan, provide and evaluate care based on the physiological, psychosocial, intellectual and safety developmental needs of the patient.
• Utilizes appropriate processes and documents in accordance with TJC and other regulatory standards for each patient admitted, transferred or discharged for the invasive procedural area..
• Demonstrates ability to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in all roles (scrub, monitor, and circulate).
• Function as a qualified team member (QTM) in the administration of moderate sedation under the direct supervision of the physician where applicable.
• Provides care in compliance with establish policies, procedures and standards of care.
• This may include administration of medications, contrast, starting IV's. IV fluids under the direction of the physician or nurse as prescribed or indicated by the patient's condition and or physician orders.
• Enters patient data in the angiographic archival system and operates/ monitors digital x-ray acquiring system.
• Operates equipment in accordance to industry standards and patient safety
• Accurately records and charges in the electronic medical record.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support (required)

Advanced cardiac life support by end of orientation period (required)

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (required)

PALS (required if pediatric lab)

Education

High School Diploma (required)

Work Experience

None required

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

X Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

x Neonates (0-4 weeks)

x Infant (1-12 months)

x Pediatrics (1-12 years)

X Adolescents (13-17 years)

X Adults (18-64 years)

X Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions -

X Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

X General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

X May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

____ Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements -

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x

Stoop, Kneel x

Crawling x

Climbing x

Balance x

Bending x

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting x

Walking x

Standing x

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

X Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

X Perform shift work

X Maneuver weight of patients

X Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

X Reach above shoulder

X Repetitive arm/hand movements

X Finger Dexterity

X Color Vision

X Acuity – far

X Acuity – near

____ Not applicable to this position

Hazards

X Depth perception

X Use of Latex products

X Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

x Exposure to moving mechanical parts

X Exposure to dust/fumes

x Exposure to potential electrical shock

x Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

x Exposure to high pitched noises

X Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

Skills

patient care

cardiovascular

high technology equipment

image acquisition

image processing

physiologic data acquisition

hemodynamic data acquisition

patient management

communication

internal and external customers

inventory equipment and supplies

attention to detail

aseptic techniques

cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures

Critical Thinking

Phlebotomy
Working within an interdisciplinary team
Attention to detai
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building