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South Texas Health System · 1 month ago

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech PRN

Edinburg, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

South Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system that has earned excellence in providing quality healthcare. They are seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech to assist Cardiologists in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures while ensuring proper lab results and patient care.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists Cardiologist in performing Diagnostic and interventional procedures

Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacture

Evaluates all orders, verifies them with cardiologist and ensures proper lab results and history for contraindications if applicable

Familiarized with various interventional equipment and wires to assist the cardiologist

Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions

Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills

Routinely works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status, when needed

Qualification

Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)ARRT LicensureCardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)Interventional AngiographyBCLS certificationACLS certificationPower injector operationInterventional equipment familiarityPatient care interaction

Required

Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology

Currently licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in the State of Texas

Current ARRT Licensure (Technologists that are exempted from the ARRT certification must meet the requirement on Public Law 97-35)

Non-Radiologic Technologist must have active certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as an (RCIS) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or (RCES) Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist

Must have and maintain current BCLS and ACLS certifications, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program

Trained in Interventional Angiography

Able to operate a power injector

Able to assist cardiologist in performing procedures to various parts of the body from head to lower extremities

Familiarized with contraindications for contrast

Able to utilize critical thinking to ensure the proper procedure is being performed

Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer