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Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: Imaging (X-Ray, intravascular ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc. The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I has a critical role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition.

Description Summary:The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I has a critical role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition. This role ensures the accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements, while also maintaining stringent aseptic technique and patient safety standards. The Technologist I actively collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency, serving as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage and continually developing proficiency in specialized cath lab technologies.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Promotes Organizational Principles of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church.</li><li>Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of command and per hospital process.</li><li>Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.</li><li>Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.</li><li>Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.</li><li>Collaborates with procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times.</li><li>Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.</li><li>Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.</li><li>Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type.</li><li>Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: Imaging (X-Ray, intravascular ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc.</li><li>Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition.</li><li>Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.</li><li>Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure.</li><li>Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion.</li><li>Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate.</li><li>Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.</li><li>Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used.</li><li>Performs fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician.</li><li>Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.</li><li>Supports department and organization’s commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service.</li><li>Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code.</li><li>Understands and upholds the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose.</li><li>Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status.</li><li>Promotes and serves with respect to the CHRISTUS core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.</li></ul>Requirements:Education/Skills<ul><li>Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required</li><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required</li><li>Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently</li><li>Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently at Pediatric facilities</li><li>One of the following certifications is preferred (individuals whose ARRT certification lapsed prior to June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption criteria):<ul><li>Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) BY CCI</li><li>Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI</li><li>Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI</li><li>Radiography (R) by ARRT</li><li>Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT</li><li>Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT</li><li>Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT</li><li>Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS</li><li>Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS</li><li>Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS</li><li>Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS</li></ul></li><li>State Licensure required based on modality<ul><li>Texas: MRT or LMRT by TMB</li><li>Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE</li><li>New Mexico: RRT or FUS by MIRTP NMED</li></ul></li></ul>In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.Work Schedule:MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLEWork Type:Full Time

In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people. To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health. Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion. Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.

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Catheterization Laboratory Technologist - Cardiology Cath

Acute Care

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Asepsis

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Cardiology

Cardiovascular

Catheterization

Catheterization Laboratory

Customer Support/Service

Data Entry

Digital Photography

Documentation

Echocardiography

Electrocardiogram

Healthcare

Hospital

Infection Control

Laboratory Equipment

Medical Records

Medical Treatment

Nursing

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Patient Safety

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Pediatrics

Privacy Controls

Process Improvement

Pumps

Quality Control

RCS (Revision Control System)

Radiation Safety

Radiography

Radiology

Safety Process

Safety Standards

Stewardship

Team Player

Training/Teaching

Ultrasound

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Associate’s degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution AND two years’ direct clinical laboratory experience, or • Two years’ direct clinical laboratory experience AND have education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution that includes -. • Bachelor’s degree in biology, or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND four years’ direct clinical laboratory experience, Note bachelor’s degree in physical science is acceptable if completed prior to December 31, 2024 or.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 2030-0700 with weekends, holidays, on-call, and other shifts as needed. Location: LCMC Hospital / RuidosoSalary/Hourly: Hourly PositionJob Summary: Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate or high complexity laboratory tests for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repairs of laboratory equipment. Runs and evaluates quality control testing to ensure equipment is functional prior to patient testing. May assist with the implementation and oversight of waived point of care testing. Staff in this job description meet the qualifications for designation as “Testing Personnel” for moderate and high complexity testing under CLIA regulations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Performs/results and documents clinical laboratory testing exercising independent judgment and responsibility.2. Notes abnormal patient results and informs supervisor, pathologist, or principal investigator as appropriate.3. Operates laboratory equipment, interfaces and instruments, performs and documents basic maintenance procedures.4. Performs routine logging for QC/QA purposes. Collects and compiles QA data as directed. Monitors QC for trends and takes and documents corrective action as needed or directed.5. Performs troubleshooting procedures. Identifies testing problems and recommends appropriate solutions using defined guidelines.6. Actively participates in regulatory inspections.7. Takes inventory as needed or appropriate. Orders supplies for the Section/Department as directed.8. Assists with training of new staff and/or students.9. Serves as a liaison with internal and external customers/employees/clients.10. Depending on the site or department, may participate in the POCT oversight program including but not limited to;a) training lab and non-lab personnel in the use of waived testing.b) Troubleshoot the performance of waived testing, including IT connectivity issues.c) Review the quality performance of waived testing.d) Participate in the implementation, including validation, if necessary, of waived testing.11. Depending on the site or department, may collect specimens such as blood, urine, sputum and other body fluids and prepare for analysis.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.Minimum Qualifications:Selected candidates for the TriCore Laboratory Scientist position will be placed into LS I, LS II, LS III, or LS IV based on education and experience as follows:Laboratory Scientist I: Must meet one of the following per CLIA regulations: 
• Bachelor’s degree in biological, or chemical science from an accredited institution. Note- Candidate may qualify with a Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences through December 31, 2024, or 
• Associate’s degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or 
• Have education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution that includes - 
At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either: 
(1) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 
(2) 24 semester hours of science courses that include - 
(i) Six semester hours of chemistry. 
(ii) Six semester hours of biology; and 
(iii) Twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination, or 
• Have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA regulations on or before February 28, 1992 
No experience required.Laboratory Scientist II:Must meet one of the following:• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited Institution. No experience required, or• Bachelor’s degree in biology, or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND two years’ direct clinical laboratory experience, Note: bachelor’s degree in physical science acceptable if completed prior to December 31, 2024, or• Associate’s degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution AND two years’ direct clinical laboratory experience, or • Two years’ direct clinical laboratory experience AND have education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution that includes -At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either -(1) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or(2) 24 semester hours of science courses that include -(i) Six semester hours of chemistry.(ii) Six semester hours of biology; and(iii) Twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination, or• Two years’ direct clinical laboratory experience AND have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA regulations on or before February 28, 1992, or• Successful completion of a U.S. military medical laboratory training course AND bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry AND one year of direct clinical laboratory testing experience.Laboratory Scientist III:Must meet one of the following:• Two years of Laboratory Scientist II at TriCore, or• Bachelor’s degree in biology, or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND four years’ direct clinical laboratory experience, Note bachelor’s degree in physical science is acceptable if completed prior to December 31, 2024 or• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited Institution, AND two years’ direct clinical laboratory experience, or• Successful completion of a U.S. military medical laboratory training course AND bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry AND three years of direct clinical laboratory testing experience, or• Associate’s degree in laboratory science (biology or chemistry) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution AND four years’ direct clinical laboratory experience, or •Four year’s direct clinical laboratory experience AND have education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution that includes -At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either -(1) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or(2) 24 semester hours of science courses that include -(i) Six semester hours of chemistry.(ii) Six semester hours of biology; and(iii) Twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination, or• Four years’ direct clinical laboratory experience AND have previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist under CLIA regulations on or before February 28, 1992Laboratory Scientist IV:Must meet one of the following:• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited Institution, AND four years’ direct clinical laboratory experience, or• Bachelor’s degree in biology, or chemistry science from an accredited institution AND four years’ direct clinical laboratory experience. PREFERENCES*: ASCP or AMT certification as a BB, C, CG, H, M, MB, MLT, MLS, SBB, SC, SCYM, SH, SM, or SMB, or ADLM Certification in POCT, or ACHI certification as CHA,CHT or CHS, or NRCC Certification as a Toxicological Chemist or Toxicological Technologist*Certification required for LS IV placementIMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: Prove immunity to Hepatitis B or be immunized or sign a waiver refusing hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire or have a TB test conducted.IN DEPARTMENTS/LOCATIONS WITH DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT: Prove immunity or be eligible to receive rubella, rubeola and varicella immunization.TriCore is New Mexico’s largest laboratory, employing more than 1,400 individuals who serve in a broad range of positions. We are dedicated to improving the quality of care for our communities, and also our employees. We foster a culture of integrity, are dedicated to excellence, and are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to have an impact in patient care, the core of our strategy. We offer excellent benefits including, medical, dental, vision and life insurances, 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, PTO, and paid holidays, as well as opportunities for continuous learning, education assistance, wellness programs, career advancement, and the ability to share in our genuine commitment to the health of our communities. We offer a variety of shifts at multiple locations.

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