Special Procedures Tech

Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur • Port Arthur, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director, Cardiology, the Special Procedure Technologist/EP lab Tech in the Cath Lab is responsible for the provision of services of a highly specialized nature to patients according to physician's orders. Provides for patient safety and high quality testing. Also responsible for the operation of all x-ray equipment, Scrubbing-in to assist the physician in complex angiographic procedures, and the provision of safe and effective care of the patient having invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cath Lab to include the immediate pre-procedure period, during the procedure, and immediately following the procedure. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to any age related needs of adults and adult- geriatric patients in the EP lab. Under direction, assumes responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement and equipment maintenance. Must be able to demonstrate to physicians a comprehensive knowledge of EKG's, EP diagnostic catheters, sheaths and ablation catheters. These individuals are the 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 CCC Certification (RCIS).
• Must be a Registered A.R.R.T. or RCIS.
• Certified by the Texas Department of Health.
• Must be technically oriented in all invasive and interventional procedures.
• Certification per unit specific competency (i.e. BLS, CPI, etc.).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provision of services of a highly specialized nature to patients according to physician's orders.
• Ensuring patient safety and high quality testing.
• Operation of all x-ray equipment.
• Scrubbing-in to assist the physician in complex angiographic procedures.
• Providing safe and effective care of the patient during invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cath Lab, including the immediate pre-procedure, during the procedure, and immediately following the procedure.
• Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adult and adult-geriatric patients in the EP lab.
• Assuming responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance under direction.
• Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of EKG's, EP diagnostic catheters, sheaths, and ablation catheters to physicians.
• Serving as primary personnel for the Cardiac Rhythm Management patient population in the cardiac cath lab.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree