Cardiac Cath Lab IR Technologist

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Job Description

Company Description

UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education.

The institution’s faculty includes many distinguished members, including six who have been awarded Nobel Prizes since 1985.

The faculty of almost 2,800 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments.

UT Southwestern physicians provide medical care in about 70 specialties to more than 100,000 hospitalized patients and oversee approximately 2.

2 million outpatient visits a year.

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Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work.

UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country.

We’re proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

The #1 Best Hospital in DFW UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)

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Cath Lab IR Tech, $15K Sign On Bonus

Job Duties

Sets up for procedure adhering to sterile technique. Prepares patient by attaching hemodynamic monitoring equipment. Observes and evaluates patient symptoms and responses.

Practices patient safety goals.

• Knows and demonstrates effective aseptic technique throughout the performance of procedures.
• Operates table and positions patient for optimal fluoroscopic visualization. Sets parameters for radiation dose and digital acquisition of images.

Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self by adhering to prescribed practices and safety standards.

Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedure accurately and in a safe manner in accordance with age specific criteria.

Assists the physician as needed during the procedure with insertion of catheters, guidewires and other procedural supplies.

• Records hemodynamic data, patient symptoms and responses. Recognizes and communicates any changes in EKG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation or any other parameters to the physician and team.
• Accurately scans supplies and completes charges after each procedure.
• Transports patients in a safe manner to / from the CVIR department.
• Maintains and reports par levels for all products. Restocks rooms and removes outdated products.
• Troubleshoots minor problems with equipment. Notifies supervisor / Biomed as appropriate. Follows archiving quality control measures to ensure the storing of images to the PACS.
• Assumes accountability for all actions in the workplace. Reports errors promptly and takes appropriate follow-up action to rectify the error.
• Effective patient / family advocate. Responds to patient’s and / or patient’s family’s complaints in an appropriate and effective manner.

Reports complaints to the Manager or their designee in a timely manner. Utilizes the chain of command appropriately to resolve patient, operational, or personal work related problems.

• Functions in the department as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates in the cae and service delivery process of patient care through communication with team members and other service lines.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as directed. Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and attends 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and supports staff new to the environment.

Other Duties : Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

Graduate of an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology program. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

One year experience in a Cardiac Cath / Electrophysiology or Interventional Radiology department. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ACA) by first day of employment is required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

• In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of : race;
• color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status;

and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.