Cath Lab Technician

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Help in transferring the patient from and to the operating table.
• Prepare the invasive lines, and make sure all vital signs are connected.
• Able to analyze the Hemodynamic studies for Adult & Pediatric cases.
• Contribute in the inventory of the High Cost items.
• Track and document all implants.
• Oversee the quality assurance procedure: i.e. radiation protection and quality control of cine film processing and laser copy processing.
• Participate in the departmental research program, and will also be supported by the department to write and publish scientific papers using the department material.
• Take part in all clinical procedures, diagnostic and interventional, undertaken in CCL within agreed policies and procedures.
• Maintain standards of quality assurance and keep an up-to-date knowledge of developments and technique in Cardiology Radiology.
• Ensures the patient and staff are protected from unnecessary hazards due to radiation.
• Participate in the departmental Rota which may include working single-hand on call at night.
• Introduce new skills and provides training of other staff as required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree/ or recognized Cardiovascular Technology Program Cath Lab Radiographer/ or Invasive Cath Lab Technician.
• At least Two (2) years of experience as a Radiographer of which at least one year spent exclusively as a radiographer in CCL imaging procedures in an acute care hospital operating at Western Standards.

Licensing and Certification

• Relevant certificates (BLS & ACLS certified).
• Valid Saudi Council license.

Additional Duties