Supervisor Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Supervisor Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab - FT/Days - Req#

Under the direction of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Services Director, the CV Rad Tech Supervisor supervises Cardiovascular Radiology Technologists in the Cardiac Cath Lab and assists in developing policy, procedures, and protocols to meet standards and regulations. This position facilitates the professional development and education of Cath Lab staff and other cardiovascular team members. The Supervisor works in close collaboration with the Cardiovascular and Interventional Services Director, Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Program, and all multidisciplinary team members to improve the outcomes of the Cardiovascular Patient.

The CV Rad Tech Supervisor provides direct supervision and technical assistance in the Cardiovascular Laboratory, operating radiologic equipment and assisting in diagnostic, invasive, and surgical procedures.

• Operate radiologic equipment.
• Position patients for invasive procedures relative to patient’s condition and vasculature to produce an optimal study.
• Operate/position detectors for fluoroscopy imaging.
• Maintain optimal performance and safety of radiological and related equipment.
• Ensure all images are successfully migrated to PACS.
• Post-process images as required by the department.
• Maintain radiologic equipment and supplies.
• Maintain X‑Ray lead for cath lab department according to regulatory standards.
• Tabulate radiation exposure times and contrast totals for each procedure.
• Complete weekly fluoroscopy equipment quality control.
• Assist physicians during procedures as scrub personnel.
• Monitor patient procedures within cath lab/EP documentation systems.
• Provide necessary supplies and equipment during procedures.
• Assist in transporting patients to and from cardiovascular lab procedure rooms.
• Show working knowledge of ancillary equipment used during procedures.
• Participate in patient education.

• Answer phones, schedule procedures, prepare and distribute the daily schedule, and send images and reports to physicians/PACS as needed.

• Working knowledge of vascular anatomy.
• Knowledge of coronary, peripheral, and cranial radiographic views needed to acquire images.
• Knowledge of contrast media and appropriate usage.
• Knowledge of radiation protection for personnel and patients.
• Knowledge of ancillary equipment including but not limited to IVUS, iFR, IABP, Impella.
• Knowledge of supplies used for angiographic and surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of sterile gowning/gloving, aseptic/asepsis techniques, and surgical instruments.
• Knowledge of patient documentation systems.

• Skilled in providing correct positioning for radiological imaging of patients for invasive procedures/surgery relative to patient’s condition and anatomy.
• Skilled to obtain and position appropriate radiographic views used in coronary, visceral, peripheral, and cerebral angiography.
• Skilled to assist physicians as scrub personnel during procedures.
• Skilled in documenting during cath lab/EP procedures.
• Time‑management skills in providing excellent patient care.
• Skilled in the safe and effective usage of all equipment necessary to provide patient care.
• Skilled in personnel management through coordination and cooperation.
• Excellent problem‑solving, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to operate digital recorder and roadmap system.
• Ability to operate and position image detectors to achieve optimal images.
• Ability to operate angiographic pressure injector.
• Ability to set up sterile table/field for invasive and surgical procedures.
• Ability to remove arterial and venous sheaths under RN supervision.
• Ability to assist physician during procedure as scrub personnel.
• Ability to document procedure details in cath lab/EP documentation systems.
• Ability to plan and oversee orientation program for new employees.
• Ability to assess and evaluate clinical performance of employees.
• Ability to instruct employees in care and operation of equipment pertinent to clinical area.
• Ability to define problems…