Radiology Tech - Cath Lab Tech

Cardiac And Vascular Radiographic Examinations Performs, assists, and completes cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations. Performs active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab using a variety of complicated and sophisticated equipment. Operates equipment to produce digital images of designated body portions, as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies. Provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills. Provides input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff. This department performs before-, during-, and after-care of invasive, interventional, and therapeutic procedures/studies to treat cardiac and vascular arterial venous and structure heart disorders, cardiac rhythm abnormalities, to implant and remove devices and leads, and conduct therapeutic cathartic ablations. If you use this department, do not use 759008 (Electrophysiology).