Cardiac Cath/Ep Tech

Parkland Health•Parkland, FL

About The Position

Conducts specialized examinations in Cardiovascular Radiology, ensuring procedures are performed according to Parkland, state, and regulatory standards for optimal patient care. The role performs examinations in cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular studies, and/or electrophysiology studies, and serves as a resource to medical and clinical staff. It also supports safe patient care, procedure preparation, equipment maintenance, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (AAHEP) Radiology Program or an accredited Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist program (RCIS).
At least one year of experience in Special Procedures and/or a Cath/EP Lab; equivalent education and experience may substitute for the experience requirement.
Must have American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) certification, or obtain Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification within three months of hire.
Must obtain Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) or Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) certification through the Texas Department of Health or Texas Medical Board within nine months of the start date.
Must attain Advanced Cardiopulmonary Lifesaving (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification within 90 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card, or successfully complete a course during initial orientation through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, or Military Training Network; must maintain it throughout employment.
Thorough working knowledge of radiologic special procedures and computer software applications.
Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct specialized examinations in cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular studies, and/or electrophysiology studies.
Serve as a lead worker and resource to medical and clinical staff to support effective use of individual and group capabilities.
Collaborate with the intra-procedure team to provide safe patient care and consistently participate in Universal Protocol and site marking identification when applicable.
Assist with patient identification, preparation, and draping, and prepare rooms for routine procedures.
Read physicians’ orders and protocols; communicate with physicians about routine procedure protocols when necessary; and select equipment according to protocols and applicable standards.
Maintain and calibrate equipment, record preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and report or seek repairs to keep equipment operable.
Maintain and calibrate special procedures equipment before each procedure and instruct technologists in its operation as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations to the supervisor, implement changes, and monitor results as appropriate.
Keep current with developments and trends in cardiovascular technology through professional learning and participation, and apply acquired knowledge to work practices.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines affecting cardiovascular technology and the cardiac labs area.
Revise procedures for repeated use of special procedures equipment and develop internal controls that promote compliance with applicable laws and accreditation and health-plan requirements; seek guidance as needed.