Cardiac Cath Lab Technician

Sets up, runs, and performs all duties related to hemodynamic equipment set‑up and monitoring, trans‑cutaneous and transvenous pacing, operation of defibrillator, intra‑aortic balloon pump, intra‑vascular ultrasound, activated clotting time (ACT) machine and power injector in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (CCL). Maintains all related equipment preventive maintenance (PM) service log sheet and competency checklists and file records to support this. Supports cross‑training and achieving competence in the use and troubleshooting of radiology equipment in the CCL and assuming the aseptic scrub role as a physician assistant.ResponsibilitiesGeneral:Promotes effective patient flows through the CCL as related to the duties of the technician.Identifies the need for maintenance of all radiology hemodynamics and related equipment.Maintains a safe environment for patients.Identifies any special needs relating to the program.Provides effective assistance with the functioning of invasive cardiac procedures by hospital policies and procedures.Maintains accurate and thorough documentation following established standards.Performs all duties of a technologist pre, during, and post‑procedure.Assesses educational needs and provides education to patients/families as appropriate and required.Participates in ongoing educational activities and maintains mandatory educational requirements.Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide the best patient care.Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.Participates in developing and achieving goals.Performs additional duties when required and as qualified.Responds to all emergencies.Ensures adequate stock control in the Cardiac Cath Lab including ordering and monitoring of stock and revenue recapture.Prepares purchase requisitions. Keeps accurate records of stock movements for Cath Lab monitored items, exchange items and consignment items.Reports problems on time and ensures no expired stocks on Cath Lab shelves.Job Specifics:Performs interventions/procedures per established standards of care (Competency List “Green Book”) policy and procedures including but not limited to:Initiates Activated Clotting TimeAssists in Fractional Flow Reserve/Intra‑catheter Flow Fraction assessmentSupports in hemodynamic monitoringAssists in Intra‑Aortic Balloon Pump:Insertion (IABP)Management (IABP)Utilizes Intravenous Ultrasound (IVUS)QualificationsCertificate/Diploma or degree level, appropriate to positionCurrent/Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) LicenseCertified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.Experience in private healthcare institute preferred.Skills in problem‑solving and critical thinking.Ability to speak and write in English fluently.#J-18808-Ljbffr