Cath Lab Tech

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Cath Lab Tech? At Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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Benefits

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. • Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, auto, and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing. • 401k Plan with a 100% match on 3 to 9 years of pay based on years of service. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more. • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts. • Retirement readiness rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. • Education assistance, tuition, student loan certification support, dependent scholarships. • Colleague recognition program. • Time Away From Work Program, paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives, and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Cath Lab Tech like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

General Statement of Duties

The Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist-Certified plays multiple roles on the Cardiac Cath Lab team as the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist during Cardiac Catheterization procedures. In both roles, he/she demonstrates technical proficiency in all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and equipment, applies anatomical and physiological knowledge to proficiently assist the Cardiologist or Electrophysiologist with providing cardiac patient care. As the Invasive Specialist, he/she maintains good communication with the Cath Lab team to ensure proper equipment setup, accurate monitoring, and quality data collection.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, and Other Job-Related Characteristics

1. Education and Experience: • All of the following: High School graduate or GED • New hires as of 6/12/2013 have to have ONE of the following: A. One 1 year full-time Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience. B. An Associate Degree or equivalent college hours 62 semester hours in health science, natural science, nursing, engineering, or any primary science or higher. C. Graduate of an accredited by CHEA USDOE or CMA program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. D. Graduate of a NON-Programmatically accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology which has a minimum of one 1 year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours. • Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served if applicable. • Includes specific competency in Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization, Peripheral Angiography, PTCA, Stent implantation, Aspiration, Extraction devices, Distal Embolization Protection devices, PTA, and Peripheral Stent implantation, Vascular Closure devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Temporary Transvenous Pacing, Implantable Defibrillators, all of which can occur on an Elective or Emergent basis preferred. • Various interventional radiology procedures
2. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served if applicable.
3. Preferred: • Two 2-year full-time or full-time equivalent in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred. • Preferred Baccalaureate in health science, natural science, or nursing, engineering, or any primary science AND six 6 months of full-time or full-time equivalent in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
4. Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: • Required must hold one of the following credentials: ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists • Must have ONE of the below listed certifications: Current certification eligible Cath Lab Technicians must successfully pass RCISRCES exam in 24 months from start date. A. RCIS Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist from CCI Cardiovascular Credentialing International B. RCES Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist C. Certified Surgical Tech or Registered Respiratory Therapist D. EMT-B Basic EMT-P Paramedic E. Military EMT equivalent with 10 years experience

Essential Job Functions

1. Demonstrates technical proficiency for all cardiac catheterization procedures while functioning in a primary role as a Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist.
2. Consistently and correctly identifies cardiac structures, coronary vasculature, and the associated disease processes.
3. Practices radiation safety and observes all principles to ALARA.
4. Assists the physician in obtaining or entering data into the Physiologic Monitoring Systems for accurate assessment of left and/or right-sided Hemodynamic pressure measurements.
5. Accurately reports Ejection Fraction by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac function utilizing Left Ventricular Analysis programs.
6. Consistently assures that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived for long-term storage.
7. Verifies the presence of all components of procedure information in both hard copy and computerized formats.

Additional Job Functions

1. May have access to contrast agents and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
2. Takes Call" on a rotating basis.
3. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System.
4. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
5. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules, must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times, must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors, must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools, or materials encompassed by job duties, and must check with supervisors prior to job performance if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
6. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues, and the community.
7. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules, regulations, or the Code of Conduct itself.
8. Completes other duties as assigned.

About Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is equipped with the most modern technology available. With over 280 beds, services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab services.

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. The stroke rehabilitation program has received the Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Disease-Specific Care Certification of Stroke Rehabilitation. We belong to the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Our surgeons and technology offer minimally invasive options to patients. Surgeons from around the country come to train under our world-class team. The hospital has been recognized by Leapfrogs Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. We have also been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures. Finally, by Medicare.gov as 1 in San Antonio and 6 in the entire nation. The hospital is 1 of only 102 hospitals to receive Medicare.govs 5-star rating.

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