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Houston Methodist · 1 day ago

Lead Cath Lab Rad Technologist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a healthcare organization seeking a Lead Cath Lab Rad Technologist to oversee the Cath Lab team. The role involves performing diagnostic procedures, mentoring staff, ensuring quality and safety standards, and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient care.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a 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. Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills

Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of Cath Lab Rad Tech I and II’s, students and support staff, to help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities. Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service

Performs diagnostic cath lab procedures to include coronary, electrophysiology, peripheral/endovascular and neurologic procedures, while maintaining radiological principles and safety. Works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations

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

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 addresses for optimum outcomes

Serves as liaison between team members, management and physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift/modality. Monitors and adjusts activities to ensure optimum patient throughput and patient experience. Assists physicians during procedures

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

Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly into PSN to improve processes and identify trends. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct

Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance. Documents, develops and evaluates processes and procedures

Assists with implementation and education of departmental based safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes

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

Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on effective and efficient utilization of time. Accurately reviews and edits team member’s time cards for management approval

Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities

Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Cath Lab Rad Tech

Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Cath Lab Rad Tech I’s, II’s, RN’s and support staff) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives

Qualification

Cath Lab Rad Tech experienceARRT-R certificationACLS certificationBLS certificationComputer proficiencyLeadership abilitiesInterpersonal skillsTeamwork skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving 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 Rad Tech required. Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role, or HM experience and performance that demonstrates leadership abilities

ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV

CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC)

BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments

Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills

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, teamwork and leadership 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

Preferred

RCIS - Registered Cardiovasculoar Invasive Specialist (CCI)

RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (CCI)

ARRT-CI - Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Interventional Radiology (ARRT)

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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