Lead Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist - Days

The Lead Cath Lab CV Technologist functionsas the lead person for interventional cardiovascular generally foran assigned shift and in this capacity performs lead job dutiesand / or regularly leads projects or performs specializedresponsibilities as a regular part of normal job responsibilities.

Also functions at a CV Technologist II level. Serves as the liaisonbetween management staff and physicians for routine matters as theprimary point of contact for resolving questions and issues forTechnologist I and II jobs as well as support staff resulting inthe delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to standardsof practice for optimal patient safety quality outcomes andcustomer service.

Duties may be varied and may include many of thefollowing : organize work schedules make work assignments review andedit time cards for accuracy conduct quality assurance audits ofstaff performance develop and implement quality improvementactivities train and mentor staff provide feedback on staffperformance and developmental needs participate in the developmentof skills and performance of staff lead and regularly performspecial projects collect / analyze / report on data prepare reports onperformance and metrics and other responsibilities of a similarnature and level.

As an experienced and fullycompetent CV Technologist completes a variety of routine and highlyspecialized interventional and therapeutic cardiac orelectrophysiology procedures including but not limited toperipheral and coronary angioplasty stents rotablators artherectomylaser and coronary ultrasound;

electrophysiology proceduresincluding ablations and device implantation. Exercises independentjudgment and execution of above average clinical skills onchallenging procedures and patient care situations.

This jobrequires availability to be on call.

PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Promotes apositive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and afocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieveoptimal department results.

Collaborates with all members of thepatient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinentpatient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

Rolemodels to team members effective communication skills assisting intheir development of suchskills.

Orients guides andmentors team members consisting of CV Technologist I & IIsstudents and support staff to help build confidence and competencyin skills knowledge and abilities.

Effectively implements protocolsand objectives with team members to result in optimization of staffperformance teamwork patient safety and customerservice.

SERVICE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Performsinterventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiologyprocedures including but not limited to peripheral and coronaryangioplasty stents rotablators artherectomy laser and coronaryultrasound;

electrophysiology procedures including ablations anddevice implantation. Works independently exercising sound judgmentand executing above average clinical skills on challengingprocedures and patient caresituations.

Provides carefor the physical needs of patients by executing various Cath Labconcepts to maximize performance. This includes : positioningphysiology procedure preparation and technical factors.

Modifiestechnical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizescomplications / limitations associated with certain procedures.

Proactively addresses for optimumoutcomes.

Serves asliaison between team members management and physicians resolvingroutine matters for the shift / modality. Monitors and adjustsactivities to ensure optimum patient throughput and patientexperience.

Assists physicians duringprocedures.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Followsradiation safety standards and conducts all imaging proceduresaccordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection andimmobilization during diagnostic procedures.

Maintains propersterile techniques for procedures regularly practices aseptictechniques and ensures compliance with infection controlprocedures.

Complies with job departmental and hospital safetystandards practices andpolicies.

Identifiesopportunities for corrective action and process improvementproviding recommendations and contributes to meeting departmentaland hospital targets for quality and safety.

Reports near missesand inputs errors promptly into PSN to improve processes andidentify trends. Provides feedback to management on team memberperformance andconduct.

• Conducts qualityaudits on equipment processes outcomes and team member performance.Documents develops and evaluates processes andprocedures.
• Assists withimplementation and education of departmental based safetyinitiatives standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills ofteam members and continually assists with improving skillsperformance andoutcomes.

FINANCE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Provides accurateand complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges atthe time service isdelivered.
• Uses resourcesefficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated toindependently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasksand provides leadership to team members on effective and efficientutilization of time.

Accurately reviews and edits team members timecards for managementapproval.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates indepartmental projects and shared governanceactivities.
• Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continual development as a Cath Lab RadTech.
• Fosters a positiveand constructive teaching environment by engaging students andcoworkers (Cath Lab Rad Tech Is IIs RNs and support staff) inlearning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment withbusiness objectives.

This jobdescription is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee willalso perform other reasonably related business / job duties asassigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job dutiesand responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicated below; if requiredcredential / registry acquired after September 1 2013 Associatesdegree required
• Completionof Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program recognized byCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program(CAAHEP) highlypreferred

WORKEXPERIENCE

At least 3 yearsexperience as a Cardiovascular Technologist. Prior experience in alead or supervisory role or HM experience and performance thatdemonstrates leadership abilities

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

• RCIS RegisteredCardiovasculoar Invasive Specialist (CCI) OR
• RCES Registered CardiacElectrophysiology Specialist (CCI) AND
• BLS Basic Life Support(AHA) AND
• ACLS AdvancedCardiac Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills and competencyassessments
• Ability towork independently; capable of handling challenging / difficultdiagnostic procedures and patient care situations.

Demonstratessound judgment and executes above average clinicalskills

• Possesses basiccomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to includeHospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software tomaintain patient and examdocuments
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
• Adapts tomultiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision includingorganizing work flow and actively participating inproblemsolving
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• Uniform
• Scrubs
• Businessprofessional
• Other (department approved)

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*Yes

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan area
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan area

CompanyProfile :

Houston Methodist CypressHospital scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025 will beHouston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the mostadvanced technology available from the day the doors open.

With 100beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in theheart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor the hospital will beequipped with technologically advanced innovations implementedduring COVID many of them designed to make patient communicationwith physicians staff and families the very best and most effectivein any health care facility.

Even though the hospital wont be fullyoperational until 2025 we have several services and specialtiesopening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equalopportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled personsand veterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.

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