Cath Lab Technologist

Role & responsibilities

Pre-Procedural Responsibilities

• Patient Preparation:

• Verify patient identity and procedure consent.
• Prepare patients physically and mentally for procedures.
• Explain procedure steps and answer queries under supervision.

• Equipment and Inventory Checks:

• Ensure all equipment is functioning.
• Calibrate imaging systems and verify radiation safety protocols.
• Check availability of catheters, guidewires, stents, contrast media, and emergency medications.

Intra-Procedural Support

• Procedure Assistance:
• Assist cardiologists in coronary angiograms, angioplasties, pacemaker insertions, etc.
• Monitor patient vitals and ECG in real-time.
• Manage contrast injectors and operate imaging systems.

• Sterility and Asepsis:

• Maintain strict sterile techniques during all procedures.
• Ensure surgical field and trays remain uncontaminated.

• Documentation:

• Record procedure details, radiation doses, and medication usage accurately.
• Maintain logs for each case, including complications and consumables.

Post-Procedural Duties

• Patient Monitoring:
• Monitor patient vitals during recovery period.
• Assist in sheath removal and apply pressure dressings.
• Clean-up and Reporting:
• Decontaminate equipment and dispose of biomedical waste properly.
• Restock materials and update procedure logs and billing entries.

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and coordinate servicing of cath lab machines.
• Calibrate equipment and report malfunctions immediately.

prepared to assist during cardiac arrests and complications .

• Set up and manage temporary pacing or IABP if needed.
• Comply with NABH and AERB guidelines on radiation safety.
• Participate in audits, infection control practices, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to hospital policies.