Special Procedures Tech

Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur • Port Arthur, TX

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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, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality testing. The role operates X-ray equipment and scrubs in to assist physicians during complex angiographic procedures. It provides safe and effective care to patients undergoing invasive or non-invasive special procedures, including during the immediate pre-procedure period, the procedure, and immediately afterward.

The technologist provides care appropriate to adult and adult-geriatric patients in the EP lab. Under direction, the role is responsible for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance. The technologist demonstrates 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 all invasive and interventional procedures.
• Must hold certifications required by unit-specific competency, such as BLS or CPI.

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 patient services according to physician orders while maintaining patient safety and high-quality testing.
• Operate X-ray equipment.
• Scrub in to assist physicians during complex angiographic procedures.
• Provide safe and effective patient care before, during, and immediately after invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cath Lab.
• Provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of adult and adult-geriatric patients in the EP lab.
• Assume responsibility, under direction, for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of EKGs, EP diagnostic catheters, sheaths, and ablation catheters to physicians.
• Serve as primary personnel for the Cardiac Rhythm Management patient population in the cardiac cath lab.

What This Job Offers

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