Cath Lab Tech - FT - Days - Brownsville Cath Lab

US:TX:Brownsville | SURGICAL SERVICES | Full Time Posted 3 months ago Description Summary: MISSION STATEMENT Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time. VISION Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides aid under direct supervision of a cardiologist in Imaging by Exposure to Ionizing radiation, and other procedural technical functions that assist the cardiologist in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. May provide local infiltration and of a local anesthetic at the operation site. Participates in peripheral vascular interventional procedures as appropriate. POSITION EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited school of radiology technology with an associate’s degree in radiology technology. Must have a current A.R.R.T and T.D.H. license if a graduate of a Radiology Program. Or, a current Licensed Vocational Nurse having graduated from an accredited program with commitment to challenge RCIS at the end of one year employment, or a current RCIS certification. Or, surgical tech having graduated from an accredited program with current CST with commitment to challenge RCIS at the end of one year employment, or a current RCIS certification. Or, Respiratory tech with a current RRT with commitment to challenge RCIS at the end of one year employment, or a current RCIS certification. Or, must have successfully completed an accredited CVT program with commitment to challenge RCIS at the end of one year employment, or a current RCIS certification. Must be credentialed in BLS with ACLS and PALS optional. Good written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to read, write and speak English required. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians. Preferred hospital experience. JOB KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE Six (6) months continuous experience in cardiac catheterization lab preferred. Angiographic special procedure experience preferred. Must have vast anatomical knowledge. Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and families in an effective manner. Exhibits tact, enthusiasm, and patience. Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues. Requires good communication and organizational skills. Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment. Requires working with frequent interruptions. Must project a professional image. RESIDENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices. Determines specific equipment needed per procedure. Reviewing permit and consent to confirm procedure and special needs. Appropriately select and set X-ray equipment properly under the guidance of registered Radiology tech or Doctor. Acts as radiation safety source for team. Monitors procedure medications equipment and all chronological events. Assists in moving and positioning the patient. Performs “Time-Out” in accordance with DHR policy. Appropriately drapes the patient using sterile technique. Assists in maintaining and establishing hemostasis by direct pressure, using and applying of appropriate closure device. Ability to utilize unipolar and bipolar electrocautery. Maintains the integrity of sterile field. Assist with insertion of femoral arterial line and Swan Ganz lines. Performing any other duties or procedures incident to the procedure deemed necessary and directed by the cardiologist. Assist in resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life threatening events in the procedure room. Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height. Kneeling. Walking. Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs. Straight pulling. Pulling hand over hand. Pushing. Repeated bending. Reaching above shoulder. Dual simultaneous grasping. Depth perception needed. Ability to see. Operating office equipment. Twisting. Operating mechanical equipment. Ability to read and write. Ability to count. Ability to hear verbal communication without aid. Operating personal vehicle. Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication. Ability to deal with stress. #J-18808-Ljbffr