Cardiac Catheterization Technologist

Mission Regional Medical Center•Mission, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Regional Medical Center is seeking a per diem Cardiac Catheterization Technologist, also referred to internally as a Cardiac Interventional Technologist or Cath Lab/IR Technologist. Working under the oversight of a cardiologist or radiologist, the technologist assists with diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures by scrubbing or monitoring physiological and hemodynamic data. The position is PRN, with variable hours and a days shift, at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed nonprofit hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services to the Rio Grande Valley. It is a member of Prime Healthcare and describes its team as committed to quality, compassion, and community.

Requirements

ARRT-R credential and state license as required, or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential.
BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a cardiovascular lab.
Completion of a cardiovascular technologist training program emphasizing invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring.

Responsibilities

Assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions.
Set up and check equipment, including catheters, monitors, and imaging devices, before procedures.
Prepare patients by explaining the procedure, answering questions, and helping them become comfortable and properly positioned.
Monitor vital signs, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and hemodynamic data during procedures, sharing real-time information with the medical team.
Scrub in and assist physicians during procedures, handling catheters, guidewires, and other equipment as needed.
Document procedure details, including patient information, medications administered, and complications.
Transfer patients to recovery areas, monitor their condition, and provide necessary post-procedure instructions or assistance.
Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives and help train new staff.
Track par levels of instruments and supplies and support invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures in the cardiac cath lab.