Cath Lab Technologist

Unit Notes
Unit Cath Lab Tech-
# suites/labs 2 cath 2 EP and 1 Hybrid
#cases per day on average 10-20
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, RCIS, ARRT (R) IF THEY DO NOT HAVE ARRT R will need to obtain CO Fluro license - this takes about a week to obtain!
Common diagnoses/Types of patients STEMI/Cardiogenic shock/CAD/PAD/Atrial fibrillation/flutter
EMR/Equipment EPIC
Cardiologist hours/on call 8-10 per 6 week pay period
Manager/Charge Nurse n/a
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) yes 4x10 hour shifts
Weeknight/Call Requirements 1-2/week
Weekend/Call Requirements 2 /6 week pay cycle
Holiday/Call Requirements yes
What is call response time? 30 minutes
Floating Requirements yes - in the department; Only if an extreme need would have to float in Zone 3: OCH, LUH, SAH, SAN
Scrub Color/Dress Code yes
Unit/Department specific orientation yes
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