Works under the direction of the Adult Cardiac Catheterization & Electrophysiology Unit Director to function as a member of the procedural team by assisting in the pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care of patients undergoing Electrophysiology/Cardiac Catheterization, structural heart, and/or Vascular procedures. Independently performs radiological duties during these procedures and troubleshoots as required. Works closely with the UCSF Radiation Safety Officer to monitor and maintain radiation protocols. Responsible for radiation safety in the department, to include radiation safety training of current staff and fellows. Assists Cardiovascular Technologist IV with maintenance of equipment in collaboration with the Biomedical Engineer. Also assists with ensuring the adequate supply of stock in collaboration with Materials Management team members. Responsibilities may include scrubbing-in for the surgical portion of the procedure, circulating within the procedure room to organize and perform the non-sterile portions of the procedure, documenting on the GE Mac/Cardio lab systems, and operating the radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment to produce the images of the procedure. The Cath/EP Technologist must be able to work safely in an acute care setting and be able to interact accordingly with anesthesia and other patient care departments who perform duties within the Cardiac Cath & EP environment. Additionally, the Cath/EP Technologist must be willing to train and interact with students and new hires when necessary. This position also requires participation in the call rotation, and willingness to orient and train to all areas of the department as needed.
The position is scheduled to work three 12-hour shifts per week and is required to take on-call responsibilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
5%
Yes
Assists qualified physicians, who have valid Fluoroscopy Certification in fluoroscopic Interventional Cardiac Catheterization & Electrophysiology procedures.
5%
Yes
Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required.
5%
Yes
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
5%
Yes
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed with CVT IV and Biomedical Engineering.
5%
Yes
Completes and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
5%
Yes
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
5%
Yes
Assists with orientation of new hires and students as needed.
5%
Yes
Educates staff, fellows, and physicians regarding radiation safety, ALARA, and updates to include safety instruction quarterly at staff meetings and poster boards.
5%
Yes
Adheres to policies and procedures for the technical and clinical operation of the department. Observes radiation safety regulations. Manages the Quality Indicators for Radiation Safety badges.
5%
Yes
Performs EKG tests according to department policy and procedure. Prepares patients for procedures by performing shave/prep specific for procedures in EP/Cath/Vascular procedures.
5%
Yes
Correctly places electrodes, mapping patches, and patient monitoring equipment on patient for monitoring during EP/Cath/Vascular procedures. Correctly pads and positions patient.
5%
Yes
Maintains current knowledge of Medical Center Code Blue procedures.
5%
Yes
Demonstrates professionalism and the ability to interact appropriately with patients and staff.
5%
Yes
Correctly turns on and shuts down all equipment in rooms.
5%
Yes
Appropriately cares for patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures. Appropriately prepares patients for transport to PACU following policy and procedure for patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
5%
Yes
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable Medical Center and unit specific infection control policies.
5%
Yes
Participates in the collection and reporting of Quality Improvement data. Assist in research projects as appropriate.
5%
Yes
Takes call in accordance with current departmental policy once completing probationary period.
5%
Yes
Consults with the departmental staff to ensure patient care issues and procedural requirements are met on a daily basis.
Collaborates with Central Sterile Processing, Material Services, Imaging, Adult Echo Lab, Anesthesia Services, and other ancillary departments in daily outpatient/inpatient procedural care issues.
Collaborates with the Clinical Engineering staff on clinical information system maintenance and service, cabling and connectivity issues. .
Collaborates with Hospital IT Department or Department Programmer Analyst regarding Lab IT issues.
Collaborates with the Health System Radiation Safety resources to ensure a safe environment.
5%
Yes
Assists qualified physicians, who have valid Fluoroscopy Certification in fluoroscopic Interventional Cardiac Catheterization & Electrophysiology procedures.
Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed with CVT IV and Biomedical Engineering.
Completes and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
Assists with orientation of new hires and students as needed.
Educates staff, fellows, and physicians regarding radiation safety, ALARA, and updates to include safety instruction quarterly at staff meetings and poster boards.
Adheres to policies and procedures for the technical and clinical operation of the department. Observes radiation safety regulations. Manages the Quality Indicators for Radiation Safety badges.
Performs EKG tests according to department policy and procedure. Prepares patients for procedures by performing shave/prep specific for procedures in EP/Cath/Vascular procedures.
Correctly places electrodes, mapping patches, and patient monitoring equipment on patient for monitoring during EP/Cath/Vascular procedures. Correctly pads and positions patient.
Maintains current knowledge of Medical Center Code Blue procedures.
Demonstrates professionalism and the ability to interact appropriately with patients and staff.
Correctly turns on and shuts down all equipment in rooms.
Appropriately cares for patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures. Appropriately prepares patients for transport to PACU following policy and procedure for patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable Medical Center and unit specific infection control policies.
Participates in the collection and reporting of Quality Improvement data. Assist in research projects as appropriate.
Takes call in accordance with current departmental policy once completing probationary period.
Maintaining Flouro QC
Responsible for Radiation Safety
Responsible for radiation updates and staff education
Performs Radiation Annual Review & updates Policies/Guidelines for staff
Responsible to keep department Survey Ready for Joint Commission
Manages Lead protection equipment
Orders new lead & protective equipment
Works with Radiation Safety on annual lead checks
Works with department leadership to maintain staff lead
100%
(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
5%
Yes
Assists qualified physicians, who have valid Fluoroscopy Certification in fluoroscopic Interventional Cardiac Catheterization & Electrophysiology procedures.
5%
Yes
Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required.
5%
Yes
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
5%
Yes
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed with CVT IV and Biomedical Engineering.
5%
Yes
Completes and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
5%
Yes
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
5%
Yes
Assists with orientation of new hires and students as needed.
5%
Yes
Educates staff, fellows, and physicians regarding radiation safety, ALARA, and updates to include safety instruction quarterly at staff meetings and poster boards.
5%
Yes
Adheres to policies and procedures for the technical and clinical operation of the department. Observes radiation safety regulations. Manages the Quality Indicators for Radiation Safety badges.
5%
Yes
Performs EKG tests according to department policy and procedure. Prepares patients for procedures by performing shave/prep specific for procedures in EP/Cath/Vascular procedures.
5%
Yes
Correctly places electrodes, mapping patches, and patient monitoring equipment on patient for monitoring during EP/Cath/Vascular procedures. Correctly pads and positions patient.
5%
Yes
Maintains current knowledge of Medical Center Code Blue procedures.
5%
Yes
Demonstrates professionalism and the ability to interact appropriately with patients and staff.
5%
Yes
Correctly turns on and shuts down all equipment in rooms.
5%
Yes
Appropriately cares for patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures. Appropriately prepares patients for transport to PACU following policy and procedure for patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
5%
Yes
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable Medical Center and unit specific infection control policies.
5%
Yes
Participates in the collection and reporting of Quality Improvement data. Assist in research projects as appropriate.
5%
Yes
Takes call in accordance with current departmental policy once completing probationary period.
5%
Yes
Consults with the departmental staff to ensure patient care issues and procedural requirements are met on a daily basis.
Collaborates with Central Sterile Processing, Material Services, Imaging, Adult Echo Lab, Anesthesia Services, and other ancillary departments in daily outpatient/inpatient procedural care issues.
Collaborates with the Clinical Engineering staff on clinical information system maintenance and service, cabling and connectivity issues. .
Collaborates with Hospital IT Department or Department Programmer Analyst regarding Lab IT issues.
Collaborates with the Health System Radiation Safety resources to ensure a safe environment.
5%
Yes
Assists qualified physicians, who have valid Fluoroscopy Certification in fluoroscopic Interventional Cardiac Catheterization & Electrophysiology procedures.
Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required.
Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed with CVT IV and Biomedical Engineering.
Completes and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
Assists with orientation of new hires and students as needed.
Educates staff, fellows, and physicians regarding radiation safety, ALARA, and updates to include safety instruction quarterly at staff meetings and poster boards.
Adheres to policies and procedures for the technical and clinical operation of the department. Observes radiation safety regulations. Manages the Quality Indicators for Radiation Safety badges.
Performs EKG tests according to department policy and procedure. Prepares patients for procedures by performing shave/prep specific for procedures in EP/Cath/Vascular procedures.
Correctly places electrodes, mapping patches, and patient monitoring equipment on patient for monitoring during EP/Cath/Vascular procedures. Correctly pads and positions patient.
Maintains current knowledge of Medical Center Code Blue procedures.
Demonstrates professionalism and the ability to interact appropriately with patients and staff.
Correctly turns on and shuts down all equipment in rooms.
Appropriately cares for patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures. Appropriately prepares patients for transport to PACU following policy and procedure for patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable Medical Center and unit specific infection control policies.
Participates in the collection and reporting of Quality Improvement data. Assist in research projects as appropriate.
Takes call in accordance with current departmental policy once completing probationary period.
Maintaining Flouro QC
Responsible for Radiation Safety
Responsible for radiation updates and staff education
Performs Radiation Annual Review & updates Policies/Guidelines for staff
Responsible to keep department Survey Ready for Joint Commission
Manages Lead protection equipment
Orders new lead & protective equipment
Works with Radiation Safety on annual lead checks
Works with department leadership to maintain staff lead
100%
(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)