The technician prepares the cardiac cath lab for examinations and assists radiologists with complex, invasive procedures. They are also responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining medical equipment to ensure sanitary and safety standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree or equivalent and possess relevant certifications such as ARRT or RCIS. A minimum of two years of work experience in invasive cardiology is required, along with current BCLS and ACLS certifications.
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Job description
Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech – Cardiac Cath Lab Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Position Highlights Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, TX 76022 Work hours: Full Time Days, 36 hours weekly, 4 9-hour shifts; Call Required Sign On Bonus for eligible new hires! Department highlights: Fast-paced challenging environment. Engaged nursing leadership support. Great team environment
Qualifications
Education Associate's Degree Applied Science Req Or Other completion of accredited program in cardiovascular technology Must obtain RCIS within 6 months of hire Req Or H.S.
Diploma or Equivalent 2 Years work experience in invasive cardiology Req Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Req Experience 1 Year vascular or cardiac angiography Pref or 2 Years required with high school diploma Req Cath Lab experience strongly preferred Licenses and Certifications ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Req And GMRT - General Medical Radiologic Technologist If ARRT Only Upon Hire Pref Or RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Obtain within 6 months if graduate from Cardiovascular Accredited Program Upon Hire Req And LMRT - Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist If RCIS Only Upon Hire Pref Or RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist For Electrophysiology Labs (EP) Only Upon Hire Req And BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req And ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days Req And CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Req Here’s What You’ll Do Patient Care Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies) Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique Equipment Operation and Maintenance Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford is a 296-bed, acute-care facility serving Northeast Tarrant County since 1973.
With more than 550 physicians on its medical staff, hospital services include outpatient surgery, women’s services, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a dedicated oncology unit and cardiac rehabilitation.
Texas Health HEB recently received a dual accreditation as a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, is certified as a Primary Stroke Center and a designated "Baby Friendly" facility by WHO and UNICEF.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Sign On Bonus
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Flex Spending
Student Loan Forgiveness
Our location brings the best of suburban living, offering you the benefits of convenience and solid career opportunities.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
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