Cath Lab Rad Technologist I - Days

At Houston Methodist the Cath Lab RadiologicTechnologist I position is a Technologist who performscardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac CatheterizationLaboratory.

This position assists physicians with interventionaland therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures includingbut not limited to peripheral and coronary angioplasty stentsrotablators atherectomy laser and coronary ultrasound;

electrophysiology procedures including ablations and deviceimplantation. The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I position is amember of the direct patient care team actively participates andscrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement andalignment of equipment as well as the control of radiationthroughout procedures.

This position delivers exceptional patientcare and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines establishedby radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customerservice.

This position requires availability to be oncall.

PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focusedwork unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimaldepartment results.

Collaborates with all members of the patientcare team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patientcare information and data in a comprehensivemanner.

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; fluoroscopy and cine modalities as well asrecommending various radiological techniques to maximize bestvisualization of patients cardiacanatomy.

• Activelyparticipates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with themovement and alignment of equipment as while as the control ofradiation throughoutprocedures.
• Provides carefor the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologicconcepts 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 identifies how to address these for optimumoutcomes.

Provides directassistance to physicians during diagnostic or special proceduresincluding assisting with steriletechnique.

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.

• Reports nearmisses and inputs errors promptly into documentation system toimprove processes and identify trends. Contributes toidentification of corrective actions and improvement activities andcontributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets forquality andsafety.
• Ensures allimaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safeworking order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to managementand regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures;

callsfor service ifneeded.

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 dailytasks.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates indepartment projects and shared governanceactivities.
• Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continual development as a Cath Lab RadTech.

This job description is notintended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform otherreasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicatedbelow

WORKEXPERIENCE

• None
• Oneyear experience as a Radiologic Technologist with Interventionalexperience highly preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

• ARRTR RadiologicTechnologist Radiographer (ARRT) AND
• CMRT Certified MedicalRadiologic Technologist State Licensure Registration as a MedicalRadiologic Technologist (MRTGC) AND
• BLS Basic Life Support(AHA) AND
• ACLS AdvancedCardiac Life Support (AHA) within 6 months

KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills and competencyassessments
• Possessesbasic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems toinclude Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Officesoftware to maintain patient and examdocuments
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal and team player 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

• UniformNo
• Scrubs Yes
• Businessprofessional No
• Other (department approved)No

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 areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaNo

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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