Cath Lab Technologist Checklist

GENERAL SKILLS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Patients in Restraints
Proper Abbreviations
Supervisor or Charge Experience
Lifting and Transferring Patinets
Patients in Isolution (Infection Prevention)
Universal Precautions
CPR/BLS

EQUIPMENT:

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Computerized Charting: Epic
Computerized Charting: Meditech
Computerized Charting: McKesson
Computerized Charting: EClinicalWorks
Computerized Charting: AllScripts
Computerized Charting: Cerner
Lift/Transferring Devices
IV Pumps
Automated Medication Dispensing Machines
Cardioversion
EKG/Lead Placement
Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
Defibrillator
ACT Machine
Hemochron
Femostop
Power Injector
Vasoseal
Angioseal
PerClose
Manual Pressure Hold
Suction Equipment
Oxygen Administration Equipment

PRE-PROCEDURE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Doppler Studies
EKG
Vital Signs
Allen Test

HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
PAP
PCW
CVP
SVR
PVR
CO2
CO
Cl
Waveform Assessment
Ejection Fractions
Arterial Pressure

CARDIOVASCULAR MONITORING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
ABG interpretation
Pulse Checks (Radial, Femoral, Brachial, Pedal, Post Tibial)
Lab work Interpretation
Hematoma Recognition

CATH PROCEDURES AND INTERVENTIONS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Adult Cardiac Catheterization
Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization
Shunt Detection
Ventricular Assistive Devices
Angioplasty
Stent Placement
Pericardiocentesis
Ablations

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Pacemaker Placement: Permanent
Pacemaker Placement: Temporary Epicardial
Pacemaker Placement: Temporary External
Automatic Defibrillator Implantation
Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy
Assist with Line Insertions (A-line, central Lines, PA lines)
Biological
Angiography
Arteriograms
Valvuplasty
Cardiac Biopsy
Venogram
Embolization
Pericardial Tap
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Placement and Setup
AV Fistulas
Endografts
IVC Filters
TIPPS Procedure
Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration (CAVH)
FFR Radiwire
Embolic Protection Devices
AngioJet

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Emergency Defibrillation
Vasovagal Response
Pneumothorax
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Embolism
Cardiogenic Shock
Anaphylaxis
IABP Insertion

AGE OF PATIENTS CARED FOR:

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Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler/Preschool (13 months to 5 years)
School Age Child/ Adolescent
Young Adults/Middle Adult (19 years to 64 years)
Older Adults/Elderly (65+ years)