Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technician
Fast-paced, high volume Cardiac Cath Lab department is looking for top skilled Techs, is that you?
Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires
Where you will be working:
Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104
Work environment: Cardiac Cath Lab
Work hours: Full-time (40 hours/week), day shift. Call (must live within 30 minutes of hospital for call), weekend and holiday requirements.
Department highlights:
Fast-Paced, high-volume department
Team oriented department
Things you need for the position:
Education:
Associate Degree in Applied Science required or
Completion of an accredited program in cardiovascular technology (Must obtain RCIS within six (6) months) required or
High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years’ work experience in invasive cardiology required
- One (1) year vascular or cardiac angiography experience preferred or
- Two (2) years’ experience with high school diploma required
- Two (2) years Cath Lab experience strongly preferred
Licensure and Certifications:
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire required and
GMRT-General Medical Radiologic Technologist (if ARRT only) upon hire preferred or
RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (Obtain within 6 months if graduate from Cardiovascular Accredited Program) upon hire required and
LMRT - Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (if RCIS only) upon hire preferred or
RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (For Electrophysiology Labs (EP) only) upon hire required and
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required and
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required
Position Responsibilities:
Texas Health Interventional Radiology Technologists are responsible for assessing and recognizing the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.
In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Interventional Radiology Tech will:
Patient Care
1. Uses multidisciplinary, team-oriented actions
2. Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
3. Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
4. Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
5. Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID
6. Obtains patient history
7. Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging
8. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment
9. Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient
10. Under the supervision of a provider and in accordance with regulatory code requirements, will provide assistance to the provider while administering contrast media.
11. Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed
Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing
1. Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
2. Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
3. Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
4. Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
5. Assists licenses practitioner or provider with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
6. Maintains attention to details
7. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS
8. Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
9. Prints laser images from modality or PACS
10. Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
1. Adjusts technical factors
2. Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
3. Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
4. Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
5. Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards
6. Stocks supplies
7. Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames
8. Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards
Professional Accountability and Partnership
1. Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
2. Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email
3. Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
4. Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
5. Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has a longstanding history of providing advanced medical care. We’re a 707-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.
If you’re looking for cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center, an Emergency Center of Excellence and provide gynecology, neonatal intensive care, respiratory therapy and orthopedic medicine.
And talk about award winning, Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an Acute Heart Failure Center, a Level II Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 26,000 employees and are among the top five largest employers in the DFW area. Join us and be a part of our exceptional team as we provide outstanding care and deliver award-winning results. You belong here.
Why Texas Health
As a Texas Health Interventional Radiology Technologist, you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THR a great place to work.
Additional perks of being an Interventional Radiology Technologist:
- Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a team-oriented department.
- Positively impact patients’ quality of life
- Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership
- Take advantage of opportunities for growth and promotion in your field!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Do you still have questions or concerns?
Feel free to email your questions to texashealthresidencyprograms@texashealth.org