Supervisor Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Objective

Under the direction of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Services Director, the CV Rad Tech Supervisor supervises Cardiovascular Radiology Technologists in the Cardiac Cath Lab as well as assists in developing policy/procedures/protocols to meet standards and regulations as appropriate. 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 and Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Program and all multidisciplinary team members to improve the outcomes of the Cardiovascular Patient.

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

1. Positions patients for invasive procedures relative to patient’s condition and vasculature, to produce an optimal study.

2. Operates/positions detectors for fluoroscopy imaging.

3. Maintains optimal performance and safety of radiological and related equipment.

4. Ensures all images are successfully migrated to PACS.

5. Post processing of images as required by the department.

1. Maintains X-Ray lead for cath lab department according to regulatory standards.

2. Maintains tabulation of radiation exposure times and contrast totals for each procedure.

3. Maintains weekly fluoroscopy equipment quality control.

1. Assists physicians during procedures as scrub personnel.

2. Monitors patient procedures within cath lab/EP documentation systems.

3. Assists physicians by providing necessary supplies/equipment during procedure.

4. Assist in transporting patients to and from cardiovascular lab procedure room.

5. Working knowledge of ancillary equipment used during procedures.

6. Participation in patient education.

• Answers phones, schedules procedures, prepares and distributes daily schedule, send images and reports to physicians/PACS as needed.

• Working knowledge of vascular anatomy
• Knowledge of coronary/peripheral/cranial radiographic views needed to acquire images.
• Knowledge contrast media and the 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 a 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…