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Consistently and accurately performs prescribed procedures and effectively assists physician provider following established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
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Performs clinical duties under the supervision and within the scope of clinical education/ training, practice, and expertise.
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Demonstrates advanced knowledge and understanding of cardiac invasive and non-invasive testing.
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Maintains quality assurance programs and documentation as required by equipment regulations and guidelines.
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Establishes and updates appropriate documentation for cath lab policies, procedures, and protocols.
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Safely operates and maintains skilled, working knowledge of all equipment with emphasis on physiologic monitoring for diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures.
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Safely operates and maintains cath lab and other diagnostic equipment.
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Communicates effectively with patients and family members, providing on-going education as needed.
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Actively participates in research projects and performs research related duties as needed.
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Ensures radiation safety adhering to radiation safety guidelines and procedures.
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Participates actively in lab to decrease radiation exposure to patients and staff through enforcement of proper technique.
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Ensures integrity of all lead aprons is maintained by performing routine assessment of lead.
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Operates imaging equipment related to imaging processing, image transmission, archiving, and computerized information system and assists in imaging procedures.
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Provides scrub, circulate, and monitor assistance to physician during catheterization/ electrophysiology procedures.
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Assists with patient care, setup, positioning of patient, patient transport, and room turnaround.
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Attends all required system and departmental education opportunities and participates in achievement of organizational and departmental goals.
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Maintains professional growth by ensuring the completion of continuing education requirements.
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Efficiently maintains inventory of equipment and supplies for catheterization/electrophysiology lab.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
