Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I

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Houston, TX, United States Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Full-time

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This full time, day shift position works four, 10-hour shifts per week from 6:45am-5:15pm, plus call.

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.

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV and
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) and
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going 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 co-workers
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
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 co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 patient’s 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 pa

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