Cath Lab Rad Technologist I - Days
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Brookshire
Posted on: November 2, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I
position is a Technologist who performs cardiovascular procedures
in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This position assists
physicians with interventional and therapeutic cardiac or
electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to
peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators,
atherectomy, laser, and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology
procedures including ablations and device implantation. The Cath
Lab Radiologic Technologist I position is a member of the direct
patient care team, actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab
cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as
well as the control of radiation throughout procedures. This
position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation
standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to
ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position
requires availability to be on call.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a
dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to
achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members
of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs interventional and therapeutic cardiac or
electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to
peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators,
artherectomy, laser, and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology
procedures including ablations and device implantation; fluoroscopy
and cine modalities, as well as recommending various radiological
techniques to maximize best visualization of patient's cardiac
anatomy.
- Actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist
with the movement and alignment of equipment as while as the
control of radiation throughout procedures.
- Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing
various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes:
positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical
factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging
results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with
certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for
optimum outcomes.
- Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or
special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging
procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation
protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures.
Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly
practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection
control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital
safety standards, practices and policies.
- Reports --near misses-- and inputs errors promptly into
documentation system to improve processes and identify trends.
Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement
activities and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital
targets for quality and safety.
- Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required
and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions
to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance
procedures; calls for service if needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient
procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in department projects and shared governance
activities.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline
competencies with a focus on continual development as a Cath Lab
Rad Tech. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive;
the employee will also perform other reasonably related
business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the
right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing
body for the required credential(s) indicated below WORK
EXPERIENCE
- None
- One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist with
Interventional experience highly preferred LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) AND
- CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State
Licensure -- Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist
(MRT-GC) AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) within 6 months
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and
competency assessments
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer
systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and
Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all
levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent
customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and
co-workers
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
including, organizing work flow and actively participating in
problem-solving
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) No ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* Yes TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company
Profile: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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