Cath Lab Rad Technologist I - Days

At Houston Methodist the Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I position is a Technologist who performs cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

This position assists physicians with interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to peripheral and coronary angioplasty stents rotablators atherectomy laser and coronary ultrasound;

electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation. The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I position is a member of the direct patient care team actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures.

This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

This position requires availability to be on call.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.

Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to peripheral and coronary angioplasty stents rotablators artherectomy laser and coronary ultrasound;

electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation; fluoroscopy and cine modalities as well as recommending various radiological techniques to maximize best visualization of patients cardiac anatomy.

• Actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as while as the control of radiation throughout procedures.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes : positioning physiology procedure preparation and technical factors.

Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures.

Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes.

Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special procedures including assisting with sterile technique.

QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures.

Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularly practices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with infection control procedures.

Complies with job departmental and hospital safety standards practices and policies.

• Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into documentation system to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
• Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures;

calls for service if needed.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in department projects and shared governance activities.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Cath Lab Rad Tech.

This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

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

EDUCATION

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below

WORK EXPERIENCE

• None
• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist with Interventional experience highly preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• ARRTR Radiologic Technologist Radiographer (ARRT) AND
• CMRT Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist State Licensure Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRTGC) AND
• BLS Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) within 6 months

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and coworkers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problemsolving
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ONCALL*

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

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025 will be Houston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open.

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

Even though the hospital wont be fully operational until 2025 we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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