Cardiac Cath/Ep Tech

Parkland Health•Parkland, WA

About The Position

Conducts specialized examinations in Cardiovascular Radiology, including cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular studies and/or electrophysiology studies. Ensures procedures are performed according to Parkland, state, and regulatory standards for optimal patient care. Serves as a lead worker and resource to medical and clinical staff as needed, collaborates with the intra-procedure team to provide safe patient care, and helps ensure quality care, patient comfort, and satisfaction. The position also involves maintaining and calibrating equipment, keeping current with developments in cardiovascular technology, and supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and accreditation requirements. This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive; ask the recruiter for details.

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; an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the experience requirement.
American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) certification, or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification within three months of hire.
Obtain Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) or Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) status through the Texas Department of Health or Texas Medical Board within nine months of the start date.
Attain Advanced Cardiopulmonary Lifesaving (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification within 90 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card, or successfully complete a course during initial orientation from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, or Military Training Network; maintain it throughout employment.
Thorough working knowledge of radiologic special procedures and computer software applications.
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 as needed to maximize individual and group capabilities.
Collaborate with the intra-procedure team to provide safe patient care.
Participate consistently in Universal Protocol and site-marking identification when applicable.
Assist with patient identification, preparation, and draping, and prepare the room for routine procedures.
Read physicians’ orders and protocols; communicate with physicians about protocols for routine procedures when necessary; and select equipment according to protocols and applicable standards.
Maintain and calibrate equipment, institute and record preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and report or seek repairs to maintain equipment operability.
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.
Stay current with developments and trends in cardiovascular technology through professional education, journals, professional organizations, and certification or licensure maintenance, and apply acquired knowledge to current 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 advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.