Cath Lab Radiology Technologist I

Job Title: Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I

Job Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Assists physicians with interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures
• Participates in Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures
• Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service
• Requires availability to be on call

Qualifications:

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
• None
• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist with Interventional experience highly preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• AART-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT)
• PSV and CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
• Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC)
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 6 months

Knowledge 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

Essential Functions:

### 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
• Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures
• 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

Supplemental Requirements:

• Work Attire:
• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): No
• On Call: Yes
• Travel:
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No