Cath Lab Technologist III

CommonSpirit Health•Lufkin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As our Cath Lab Tech, you will help deliver excellent patient care by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular disease in the cath lab setting. Every day you’ll independently operate all ancillary equipment in the lab including but not limited to: IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser and angiojet. You will demonstrate competencies in scrubbing techniques of all diagnostic and interventional procedures, utilize good radiation safety practices and you will make a positive impact on internal and external customers. To be successful in this role, you'll need to fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing clear results for timely and accurate diagnosis. Exhibits strong organization skills such as: strong interaction and time management skills, independent problem solving and conflict resolution skills, and fiscal management skills. Ensures departmental atmosphere is professional and patient oriented to enhance patient care Responsible for managing staff and room activities to maximize productivity. Coordinates staffing assignments within room to ensure technical role assignments are responsive to patients’ needs and reflective of staff member abilities. Makes suggestions for staffing and procedural changes and collaborates with other departments in the hospital as needed Works in conjunction with schedule coordinator, managers, supervisors, and other room leaders to facilitate departmental productivity. Initiates actions to minimize case delays, reports schedule information promptly to schedule coordinator and other appropriate personnel. Operates the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures Operates physiologic recorder/database system with expertise recognizing arrhythmias and normal/abnormal waveforms Operates manifold, power injector, and other support equipment (VCR, ACT machines, oximeters, and transport monitors)

Requirements

Associate's degree
Five (5) years clinical experience in a hospital setting
Registered Cardiac Electr, or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, or Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months

Responsibilities

Independently operate all ancillary equipment in the lab including but not limited to: IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser and angiojet.
Demonstrate competencies in scrubbing techniques of all diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Utilize good radiation safety practices.
Make a positive impact on internal and external customers.
Fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging, including knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing clear results for timely and accurate diagnosis.
Exhibit strong organization skills such as: strong interaction and time management skills, independent problem solving and conflict resolution skills, and fiscal management skills.
Ensure departmental atmosphere is professional and patient oriented to enhance patient care.
Manage staff and room activities to maximize productivity.
Coordinate staffing assignments within room to ensure technical role assignments are responsive to patients’ needs and reflective of staff member abilities.
Make suggestions for staffing and procedural changes and collaborate with other departments in the hospital as needed.
Work in conjunction with schedule coordinator, managers, supervisors, and other room leaders to facilitate departmental productivity.
Initiate actions to minimize case delays, report schedule information promptly to schedule coordinator and other appropriate personnel.
Operate the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures.
Operate the physiologic recorder/database system with expertise recognizing arrhythmias and normal/abnormal waveforms.
Operate manifold, power injector, and other support equipment (VCR, ACT machines, oximeters, and transport monitors).