Cardiovascular Technologist

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Cardiovascular Technologist with Medical City Alliance you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary And Qualifications Delivers professional care to all patients presenting to the Cardiac Catherization Lab; delivers standard of care, maintains accountability for professional decisions and actions. Responsible for delivery of professional care to all patients presenting to the Cardiac Cath Lab, assist the Cardiovascular specialist in preparing the Cath lab for all procedures, assist the Cardiovascular specialist as scrub tech; performs sterile technique, basic EKG interpretation, assists with transporting patients to and from the Cath lab, documentation of procedure on Mac Lab and preparation of all patients for Cath lab procedure; participates in coordination of care with the Cardiac Cath Lab Management, departmental staff, physicians and ancillary services. Authorized to access secure drug and biological storage areas after completing a medication management orientation and when necessary to perform the assigned duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Demonstrates ability to run assigned equipment safely and effectively according to mfg. guidelines. Utilizes supplies and supportive equipment appropriately. Utilizes appropriate cost containment methods when ordering and selecting equipment and supplies. Applies knowledge of radiation safety during daily assignments. Maintains safety precautions with use of fluoroscopic pedal. Assists with continued education of staff and education of staff and physicians on safety guidelines and principles. Performs as needed on all diagnostic and interventional procedures. Anticipates physicians needs. Documents all patient assessments, intervention, and response on approved forms. Assesses patient for any untoward reaction before, during and following the procedure with immediate notification to responsible practitioner of any problems. Proficient in utilization of monitoring equipment. Recognizes basic dysrhythmias and common drug reactions. Responds appropriately in a “code” situation. Performs duties in a safe manner. Understands Fire and Disaster procedures. Demonstrates effective handwashing at appropriate intervals. Applies universal precautions according to potential exposure routes. Wears appropriate protective barriers. Uses hospital-approved cleaning solutions, chemicals and procedures. Assists with ordering, payroll, scheduling, inventory, stocking, cleaning and departmental operations as needed. Assists with departmental performance improvement activities. Assists with patient transport. What qualifications you will need: Education/Skills EMT-Paramedic with current Texas Licensure or 1-year experience as a scrub tech. Experience Minimum of 1-year recent experience as a scrub technician in a hospital environment. Previous Cath Lab experience preferred. Licenses, Registrations and/or Certifications Current ARRT with TDH license and/or RCIS registry within 2 years. BCLS within 30 Days and ACLS must be obtained from HCA approved vendor within 90 days of hire. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn More About Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Medical City Alliance serves families from Fort Worth, Keller, Haslet, Saginaw and Tarrant County. Our 99+ bed hospital offers 30+ specialties. We offer 2 convenient ER locations, including our off-campus ER in Saginaw. Our maternity floor includes labor and delivery suites and c-section ORs. We have a well-baby nursery, postpartum rooms, and a Level III NICU. We offer compassionate care with state-of-the-art surgical equipment. Our hospital offers robotic surgery to perform procedures. Our facility provides comprehensive cardiology services. We prioritize early detection and treatment of heart disease. Our advanced technology provides quick results to our patients. Our patient satisfaction scores rank in the top decile of hospitals nationwide. Our physicians rank Medical City Alliance as excellent in quality of care. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. “There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medical City Healthcare