Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech (CST), Cath Lab, PRN, Days

Cath Lab Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech (PRN)

The Cath Lab IR team is looking for a Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech PRN to join the team. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Flower Mound - 4400 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, Texas 75028

Work hours: PRN working as needed (8-hour shifts)

Radiology Department Highlights:

• 100 bed Surgical hospital that serves as the choice of healthcare for the community of Flower Mound
• Self-managed shift with fun, energetic team with a common goal of providing excellent patient care
• Department that supports work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

Here's What You Need

• Associates Degree in Applied Science required Or
• Completion of accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology required Or
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of work experience in invasive cardiology required.
• 1 year of vascular or cardiac angiography preferred.
• 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 required upon hire (ability to obtain within 6 months of hire if graduate from a Cardiovascular Accredited Program)
• LMRT - Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist If RCIS Only Upon Hire preferred And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam

• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

• Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS

• Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities

Patient Care

• Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions

• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures

• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging

• Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines

• Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors

• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards

• Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement

• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner

• Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary

• Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech (PRN)

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to your own 401K
• Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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