Certified Cath Lab Technologist

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Certified Cath Lab Technologist Methodist Hospital Northeast Live Oak, TX United States

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Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for our Certified Cath Lab Tech opening with Methodist Hospital Northeast today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits Methodist Hospital Northeast 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% 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.

Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Certified Cath Lab Tech for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply.

Job Summary and Qualifications 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 set up, accurate monitoring, and quality data collection.

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. This includes a good knowledge of all regulations and requirements set forth by the Texas Bureau of Radiation Control and the Methodist Radiation Safety Committee, and the proper use and storage of personal radiation badge.
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. Assures accurate information is gathered or entered for the calculation of intra-cardiac shunts, valve areas, and pressure measurements throughout the catheter path.
5. Accurately reports Ejection Fraction by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac function utilizing Left Ventricular Analysis programs. Understands the disease processes that result in depressed Cardiac function such as Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Infarction, Valvular disorders, etc.
6. Consistently assures that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived for long-term storage. 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. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
4. 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.
5. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues, and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules, regulations, or the Code of Conduct itself.
6. Completes other duties as assigned.

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.

2. New hires as of 6/1/2013 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.

3. Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

   • 1. Required: Must hold one of the following credentials:
   • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
   • OR
   • 2. Must have ONE of the below listed certifications:
   • Current certification eligible Cath Lab Technicians must successfully pass RCIS/RCES exam in 24 months from start date.
   • A. RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) from CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)
   • B. RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist)
   • OR
   • 3. Certified Surgical Tech or Registered Respiratory Therapist
   • OR
   • 4. A. EMT-B (Basic) / EMT-P (Paramedic)
   • B. Military EMT equivalent with 10 years experience

Preferred

• A. Two 2 year full-time or full-time equivalent in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
• B. 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 preferred.

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 / Pacemakers (all of which can occur on an Elective/Emergent basis)
• Various interventional radiology procedures

Methodist Hospital Northeast Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed full service hospital. We are home to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care.

We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We handle patients with urgency. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. All complaints are handled crucially. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our employees. We have received the Mission Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. This is awarded for implementing specific quality improvements. These measures were outlined by the American Heart Association. The improvements impact the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This was outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We have been nationally recognized by Leapfrogs Hospital Safety Grade A.

Across HCA Healthcares more than 2000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities, and healthcare. Together we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow.

- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN, CENP, FAANSSenior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Cath Lab Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.

We are interviewing. Apply today.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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