Cath Lab Technologist Skills Checklist

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GENERAL SKILLS:

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1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Patients in Restraints123
Proper Abbreviations123
Supervisor or Charge Experience123
Lifting and Transferring Patinets123
Patients in Isolution (Infection Prevention)123
Universal Precautions123
CPR/BLS123
EQUIPMENT:

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1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Computerized Charting: Epic123
Computerized Charting: Meditech123
Computerized Charting: McKesson123
Computerized Charting: EClinicalWorks123
Computerized Charting: AllScripts123
Computerized Charting: Cerner123
Lift/Transferring Devices123
IV Pumps123
Automated Medication Dispensing Machines123
Cardioversion123
EKG/Lead Placement123
Intra Aortic Balloon Pump123
Defibrillator123
ACT Machine123
Hemochron123
Femostop123
Power Injector123
Vasoseal123
Angioseal123
PerClose123
Manual Pressure Hold123
Suction Equipment123
Oxygen Administration Equipment123
PRE-PROCEDURE:

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1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Doppler Studies123
EKG123
Vital Signs123
Allen Test123
HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING:

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1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
PAP123
PCW123
CVP123
SVR123
PVR123
CO2123
CO123
Cl123
Waveform Assessment123
Ejection Fractions123
Arterial Pressure123
CARDIOVASCULAR MONITORING:

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1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
ABG interpretation123
Pulse Checks (Radial, Femoral, Brachial, Pedal, Post Tibial)123
Lab work Interpretation123
Hematoma Recognition123
CATH PROCEDURES AND INTERVENTIONS:

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1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Adult Cardiac Catheterization123
Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization123
Shunt Detection123
Ventricular Assistive Devices123
Angioplasty123
Stent Placement123
Pericardiocentesis123
Ablations123
OTHER EXPERIENCE:

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1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Pacemaker Placement: Permanent123
Pacemaker Placement: Temporary Epicardial123
Pacemaker Placement: Temporary External123
Automatic Defibrillator Implantation123
Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy123
Assist with Line Insertions (A-line, central Lines, PA lines)123
Biological123
Angiography123
Arteriograms123
Valvuplasty123
Cardiac Biopsy123
Venogram123
Embolization123
Pericardial Tap123
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Placement and Setup123
AV Fistulas123
Endografts123
IVC Filters123
TIPPS Procedure123
Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration (CAVH)123
FFR Radiwire123
Embolic Protection Devices123
AngioJet123
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

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1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Emergency Defibrillation123
Vasovagal Response123
Pneumothorax123
Myocardial Infarction (MI)123
Embolism123
Cardiogenic Shock123
Anaphylaxis123
IABP Insertion123
AGE OF PATIENTS CARED FOR:

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1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)123
Infant (31 days to 12 months)123
Toddler/Preschool (13 months to 5 years)123
School Age Child/ Adolescent123
Young Adults/Middle Adult (19 years to 64 years)123
Older Adults/Elderly (65+ years)123

Attestation

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