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Houston Methodist · 3 months ago

Cath Lab Rad Technologist II - FT/Days

US-TX-Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a renowned healthcare institution known for its high-quality patient care and innovative medical practices. The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist II plays a crucial role in assisting physicians with complex cardiovascular procedures and providing exceptional patient care while adhering to safety standards. This position also involves mentoring less experienced staff and ensuring optimal patient safety throughout radiologic procedures.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting physicians with highly specialized and complex interventional and therapeutic radiologic procedures including but not limited to: peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, artherectomy, laser, and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation

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

Serves as a mentor to Cath Lab Rad Tech I's, Cath Lab RN's and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others

Works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations

Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service

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

Performs interventional and therapeutic radiologic 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

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

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

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

Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered

Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities

Qualification

Cardiovascular proceduresRadiologic proceduresARRT certificationACLS certificationBLS certificationComputer knowledgeInterpersonal skillsTeam playerProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

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

At least 3 years experience as a Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist; may consider HM Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist with at least two years Cath Lab experience of which at least one has been with HM

ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT)

CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure -- Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC)

BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

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

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstonmethodist.org/

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