CHRISTUS Health · 6 hours ago
Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I-Cardiology Cath-Full Time
Shreveport, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCHRISTUS Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I to support cardiac catheterization procedures. The role involves preparing the lab, operating essential equipment, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with the medical team to optimize patient care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
Promotes Organizational Principles of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church
Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of command and per hospital process
Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies
Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures
Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures
Collaborates with procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times
Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems
Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures
Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type
Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: Imaging (X-Ray, intravascular ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc
Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition
Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified
Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure
Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion
Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate
Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management
Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used
Performs fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician
Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards
Supports department and organization’s commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service
Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code
Understands and upholds the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose
Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status
Promotes and serves with respect to the CHRISTUS core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship
Qualification
Required
Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate's degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently at Pediatric facilities
State Licensure required based on modality: Texas: MRT or LMRT by TMB, Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE, New Mexico: RRT or FUS by MIRTP NMED
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred
One of the following certifications is preferred: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI, Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI, Radiography (R) by ARRT, Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT, Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT, Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT, Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS, Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS, Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS, Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS
Company
CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system comprising more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Kyle
CEO and CDO The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation & Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Fnd
Thomas Royer, MD
CEO Emeritus
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