Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technician (IR Cath Lab)
Fast-paced, high volume IR Cath Lab department is looking for top skilled technicians. Is that you?
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Work location: Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth: 6100 Harris Pkwy, Ft. Worth, TX 76132
Work hours: Full-time (40 hours/week), 4-10 hr shifts, call required
Department highlights:
Our experienced and compassionate team in Cardiac Cath / IR Lab care for patients with Cardiac, Peripheral Vascular or Electrophysiology related disease. Additionally, we offer Interventional Radiology procedures such as vascular access, biliary and urinary interventions, and venous and arterial thrombectomy. For our clinical staff, we require a 30-minute call response time which included STEMI call.
We are a Magnet designated facility, Joint Commission certified in chest pain, heart failure and stroke, certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Texas Ten Step Member Mother Friendly Worksite.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth
At Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork we’re one hospital in two locations. We’re a 261-bed, full-service hospital serving southwest Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 1987.
We specialize in surgical services, orthopedics, rehab services, imaging services and adult critical care, and we have a 24-hour emergency department. Plus, we are a certified Primary Heart Attack center, certified Primary Stroke center, Level III Trauma, Level III Maternal, Level III Neonatal center, certified Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement facility, and a nationally accredited Breast Center.
Texas Health Southwest has received Magnet designations, plus a CMS 5-Star rating, the US News & World report top hospital award, and multiple awards for STEMI/NSTEMI.
Here’s What You Need:
Education:
Associate Degree in Applied Science required or
Completion of an accredited program in cardiovascular technology required. Must obtain RCIS within six (6) months of hire or
High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years’ work experience in invasive cardiology required
CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
Experience:
• One (1) year vascular or cardiac angiography experience preferred
• Two (2) years’ experience with high school diploma required
Licensure and Certifications:
ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire required and
GMRT-General Medical Radiologic Technologist (if ARRT only) upon hire preferred or
RCIS – Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (obtain within six (6) months if graduate from Cardiovascular Accredited Program) upon hire required and
LMRT – Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (if RCIS only) upon hire preferred or
RCES – Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (for Electrophysiology Labs (EP) only) upon hire required and
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required and
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support within ninety (90) days of hire required
Position Responsibilities
Texas Health Interventional Radiology Technologists are responsible for assessing and recognizing the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.
In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Interventional Radiology Tech will:
Patient Care
1. Uses multidisciplinary, team-oriented actions
2. Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions 3. Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
4. Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
5. Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID
6. Obtains patient history
7. Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging
8. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment
9. Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient
10. Under the supervision of a provider and in accordance with regulatory code requirements, will provide assistance to the provider while administering contrast media.
11. Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed
Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing
1. Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
2. Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
3. Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
4. Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
5. Assists licenses practitioner or provider with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
6. Maintains attention to details
7. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS
8. Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
9. Prints laser images from modality or PACS
10. Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
1. Adjusts technical factors
2. Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
3. Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
4. Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
5. Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards
6. Stocks supplies
7. Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames
8. Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards
Professional Accountability and Partnership
1. Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
2. Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email
3. Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
4. Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
5. Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor
Why Texas Health
As a Texas Health Interventional Radiology Technologist, you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THR a great place to work.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
· 2024 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (10th consecutive year & we’re the only health system in Texas recognized.)
· 2023 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (9th consecutive year, 8th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)
· 2023 Top Workplaces in Dallas-Fort Worth by The Dallas Morning News (recognition celebrates 150 businesses that are contributing to the North Texas job market by creating strong work cultures)
· 2022 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work®
Additional perks of being an Interventional Radiology Technologist:
• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a team-oriented department.
• Positively impact patients’ quality of life
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership
resources.
• Take advantage of opportunities for growth and promotion in your field!
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns?
Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
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Location: Fort Worth, TX US
Job ID: 24010801
Area of Interest: Allied Health
Job Type: Full-time
Facility: Texas Health Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway TX 76132
