Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech (PRN)

Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech

The Cath Lab IR team is looking for a Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech PRN to join the team. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Flower Mound - 4400 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, Texas 75028

Work hours: PRN as needed

Radiology Department Highlights:

• 100 bed Surgical hospital that serves as the choice of healthcare for the community of Flower Mound

• Self-managed shift with fun, energetic team with a common goal of providing excellent patient care

• Department that supports work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

Here's What You Need

Education

• Associate's Degree in Applied Science required or

• Completion of accredited program in radiologic or cardiovascular technology required or

• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent with 2 years experience in invasive cardiology required

Experience

• 1 year vascular or cardiac angiography preferred

Licenses and Certification

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist upon hire required or

• RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist upon hire required or

• RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist upon hire required and

• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (if ARRT) upon hire required and

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam

• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

• Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS

• Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities

Patient Care

• Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions

• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures

• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging

• Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines

• Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors

• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards

• Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement

• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner

• Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary

• Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech (PRN)

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

• Opportunity to contribute to your own 401K

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