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South Texas Health System · 1 month ago

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech PRN

McAllen, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

South Texas Health System is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech PRN to assist Cardiologists in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. The role includes ensuring proper lab results, interacting with hospital staff regarding patient care, and maintaining performance skills while working various shifts as needed.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assists Cardiologist in performing Diagnostic and interventional procedures

Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacture

Evaluates all orders, verifies them with cardiologist and ensures proper lab results and history for contraindications if applicable

Familiarized with various interventional equipment and wires to assist the cardiologist

Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions

Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills

Routinely works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status, when needed

Qualification

Medical Radiologic TechnologistARRT LicensureInterventional AngiographyBCLS certificationCritical thinkingPower injector operationContraindications knowledgePatient care interaction

Required

2 years prior Special Procedure and/or Radiographer experience

Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology

Currently licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in the State of Texas

Current ARRT Licensure (Technologists that are exempted from the ARRT certification must meet the requirement on Public Law 97-35.)

Non-Radiologic Technologist must have active certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as an (RCIS) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or (RCES) Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist

Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program

Trained in Interventional Angiography

Able to operate a power injector

Able to assist cardiologist in performing procedures to various parts of the body from head to lower extremities

Familiarized with contraindications for contrast

Able to utilize critical thinking to ensure the proper procedure is being performed

Preferred

Membership in related professional organization

Current certification in Interventional Angiography

Company

South Texas Health System

South Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system that has earned excellence in providing quality healthcare.

Founded in 1985

Edinburg, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/

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