Special Procedures Tech

Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur • Port Arthur, TX

3d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director, Cardiology, the Special Procedure Technologist/EP Lab Tech in the Cath Lab provides highly specialized services to patients according to physician orders, supporting patient safety and high-quality testing. The role operates x-ray equipment and scrubs in to assist physicians with complex angiographic procedures. It provides safe and effective care to patients undergoing invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cath Lab during the immediate pre-procedure, procedure, and immediate post-procedure periods. Care includes age-related needs of adults and geriatric adults in the EP lab.

Under direction, the technologist is responsible for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of EKGs, EP diagnostic catheters, sheaths, and ablation catheters, and serves as primary personnel for the Cardiac Rhythm Management patient population in the cardiac cath lab.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or registered school of Radiology Technology, or hold CCC Certification (RCIS).
• Must be registered as an A.R.R.T. or RCIS.
• Must be certified by the Texas Department of Health.
• Must be technically oriented in invasive and interventional procedures.
• Must hold certifications required by unit-specific competency, such as BLS or CPI.
• Must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of EKGs, EP diagnostic catheters, sheaths, and ablation catheters.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital environment is preferred.
• One year of EP/Cath Lab experience and/or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP/Cath Lab is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized services to patients according to physician orders while supporting patient safety and high-quality testing.
• Operate all x-ray equipment.
• Scrub in to assist physicians during complex angiographic procedures.
• Provide safe and effective care during the immediate pre-procedure, procedure, and immediate post-procedure periods for invasive and non-invasive Cath Lab procedures.
• Address age-related care needs of adults and geriatric adults in the EP lab.
• Perform patient specimen testing, quality control, and quality improvement activities under direction.
• Maintain equipment.
• Support the Cardiac Rhythm Management patient population in the cardiac cath lab.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed