Special Procedures Tech - Cath Lab

St. Josephs Medical Center•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Procedures Tech promotes quality patient care by performing diagnostic and interventional radiography using appropriate techniques, established protocols, physician direction, and age-specific guidelines. The role advises Cardiologists on projections and techniques to achieve optimum results and applies knowledge of contrast agents, angiography equipment, supplies, radiation safety, and quality assurance in daily work. The technologist provides considerate service to patients and visitors, responds helpfully and promptly to physicians, and maintains cooperative relationships with coworkers and other hospital employees in keeping with St. Joseph Medical Center’s values. This is a PRN day-shift position with on-call coverage for after-hours procedures, including STEMI call. On-call staff must report to the hospital within 30–45 minutes. The role includes preparing patients and equipment, producing and documenting images and procedure details, maintaining equipment and supplies, and monitoring radiation safety. The position also supports the medical center’s mission, privacy requirements, patient-safety practices, and compliance program.

Requirements

2–3 years of special-procedure work experience.
Current license issued by the Texas Department of Health and ARRT, or certification in RCIS.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
High school diploma and successive completion of studies at an accredited School of Radiology with registry obtained, or more than 3 years of on-the-job training.
Working knowledge of radiographic equipment used in the Cath Lab.
Good communication skills.
Knowledge of computer documentation.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in cardiac catheterization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and communicate the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
Follow HIPAA guidelines to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of protected health information.
Promote patient and employee safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, medical-error prevention, and use of the Time Out procedure.
Warm up equipment according to manufacturer techniques before the day’s cases to ensure proper functioning.
Establish radiographic techniques and deliver the radiation needed to produce quality radiographs, adjusting techniques as indicated.
Produce CDs of images obtained during procedures and label them accurately.
Document and communicate fluoroscopy times and the amount of contrast media used during procedures.
Participate in equipment maintenance programs, institute repairs as needed, and maintain records of preventive maintenance and repairs.
Maintain X-ray supply inventory.
Assist with patient preparation before procedures.
Monitor radiation safety for staff and patients; inspect lead aprons regularly and notify the Director when repairs or replacement are needed.
Provide on-call coverage for after-hours procedures, including STEMI call, and report to the hospital within 30–45 minutes.
Uphold the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, adhere to relevant compliance policies, support their enforcement, complete requested compliance education in a timely manner, and set an example for staff.