Radiology - Cath Lab Tech

JOB SUMMARY The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist under general supervision helps Physicians during catheterization / electrophysiology lab procedures. Prepares room and equipment instructs patients monitors patients condition and provides routine and emergency patient care during procedures. Contributes to the orientation and training of other team members. Help in daily monthly and or quarterly quality control initiative through auditing and reporting.
Cardiovasc Invasive Specialist *Cath Lab Tech 10000 signOn Bonus* Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital Fort Worth 1400 8th Avenue Fort Worth Texas 76104 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Helps Physicians with arteriograms/catheterizations permanent pacemaker implantations implantable cardiac defibrillators diagnostic and interventional peripheral and coronary interventional and thrombolytic therapy. Follows national and state radiation protection regulations for patients self and staff. Provides emergency procedures (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) defibrillation etc.) as needed. Performs pre and postprocedure care and monitoring. Orients patients for catheterization or electrophysiology procedures. Answers related questions to make patient relaxed Monitors patient s ECG pressures temperature and impendences while in Electrophysiology Lab; notifies physician of variances. Helps in running RF/Cryo ablation systems 3D mapping and records other procedural documentation. Manages and maintains images that may include stenosis testing formatting and processing on both cardiac and peripheral cases. Helps in procedure rooms and collects registry and quality data on appropriate forms. Gathers catheterizetion data and prepares procedure reports. Prepares and maintains sterile fields for Lab procedures Orders and maintains inventory of procedure room supplies. Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked and equipment has not expired. Coordinates and/or audits resources during yearly inventories. Performs routine calibration and maintenance of complex equipment; notifies appropriate team members for fixes. Help in the orientation and training of new staff and students or extra duties as established by supervisor/manager. Oversees some level of quality control monitoring such as NPSG auditing turnaround times performance improvement initiatives. (Daily monthly and/or quarterly). Participates in mutual governance department hospital or professional organizations and committees. This can also include LEAN initiatives NOBLE 5S projects interdepartmental committee or any professional organization participation QC assurance with managers etc. Oversees the committee as requested. Transports patients to and from procedural area. Demonstrates good customer service skills. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Education and/or Experience requirements (must meet one of the following): Associates degree in a related field of or Completion of US military training program and experience equivalent to an Associate s equivalent or 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience or 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience. Must be available for On Call response requirements per facility/department policy. Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular values instrumentation and techniques. Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollarfordollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Associates or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification EXPERIENCE Less than 1 Year of Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION ACLS (ACLS): ACLS within 30 days of hire/transfer. Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer. ARRTR Radiography (ARRTR) Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS) Cert EP Specialist (CEPS) Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Reg Cardio Electrophysiology (RCES) Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Sp (RCIS): Must meet one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Tech(ARRTR) and MRT thru TX Medical Board or Cardio Invasive Spec(RCIS) or Reg Cardiac Electro Spec(RCES) or Cert Electro Spec(CEPS) or Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS).