Radiology - Cath Lab Tech

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Prep and monitor a patient during cardiovascular imaging and invasive heart procedures. This procedure can involve an angioplasty, an electrophysiology procedure, or involve hemodynamic monitoring. The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, under general supervision, helps Physicians during catheterization/electrophysiology lab procedures. Prepares room and equipment, instructs patients, monitors patient's condition and provides routine and emergency patient care during procedures. Contributes to the orientation and training of other team members. Help in daily, monthly, and or quarterly quality control initiative through auditing and reporting.

Baylor Scott and White – The Heart Hospital Plano is offering a $10,000 sign on bonus! Address: 100 Allied Dr, Plano, TX 75093 Work Schedule: 4 -10 hour shifts, 6:30AM – 5:30PM, Call: Cath Lab professionals must be flexible to the needs of the patients we serve. Call response time to the facility is within 30 minutes of notification. Call schedule: 4 weekend shifts per 8 week schedule. 8 late shifts per 8 week schedule. Competitive call premium.

Licensure/Credential: Must hold an RCIS Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Sp (RCIS) or ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R), credential. Education: Technical or Associates degree in Radiology + ARRT (Radiologic Technologist) + 1 year experience in the Cath Lab. Willing to accept New grads with RCIS credential & completed clinical rotations/cases.

Extraordinary team of ground breaking professionals. Rated #1 in several categories. (confirm) Over 3,000 Surgeries done per year! We are proud to share that we have been recognized - once again - with more total awards than any other not-for-profit health system in Texas, with 26 hospitals receiving distinction! U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 Best Hospitals & Heart & Vascular lists.

Essential functions of the role:

• Helps Physicians with arteriograms/catheterizations, permanent pacemaker implantations, implantable cardiac defibrillators, diagnostic and interventional, peripheral and coronary, interventional and thrombolytic therapy.
• Follows national and state radiation protection regulations for patients, self and staff.
• Provides emergency procedures (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, etc.) as needed.
• Performs pre and post-procedure care and monitoring.
• Orients patients for catheterization or electrophysiology procedures.
• Answers related questions to make patient relaxed.
• Monitors patient's ECG, pressures, temperature and impendences while in Electrophysiology Lab; notifies physician of variances.
• Helps in running RF/Cryo ablation systems, 3D mapping, and records other procedural documentation.
• Manages and maintains images that may include stenosis testing, formatting and processing on both cardiac and peripheral cases.
• Helps in procedure rooms and collects registry and quality data on appropriate forms.
• Gathers catheterize-tion data and prepares procedure reports.
• Prepares and maintains sterile fields for Lab procedures.
• Orders and maintains inventory of procedure room supplies.
• Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked and equipment has not expired.
• Coordinates and/or audits resources during yearly inventories.
• Performs routine calibration and maintenance of complex equipment; notifies appropriate team members for fixes.
• Help in the orientation and training of new staff and students or extra duties as established by supervisor/manager.
• Oversees some level of quality control monitoring, such as NPSG auditing, turnaround times, performance improvement initiatives. (Daily, monthly and/or quarterly).
• Participates in mutual governance, department, hospital, or professional organizations and committees. This can also include LEAN initiatives, NOBLE, 5S projects, inter-departmental committee, or any professional organization participation, QC assurance with managers, etc. Oversees the committee as requested.
• Transports patients to and from procedural area. Demonstrates good customer service skills.

Key success factors:

• Education and/or Experience requirements (must meet one of the following): - Associates degree in a related field of, or - Completion of US military training program and experience equivalent to an Associate's equivalent or 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience, or - 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience.
• Must be available for On Call response requirements per facility/department policy.
• Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular values, instrumentation and techniques.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Qualifications:

• Education - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Certification/License/Registration - ACLS (ACLS): ACLS within 30 days of hire/transfer. Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer. ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R), Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS), Cert EP Specialist (CEPS), Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT), Reg Cardio Electrophysiology (RCES), Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Sp (RCIS): Must meet one of the following:American Registry of Radiologic Tech(ARRT-R) and MRTnthru TX Medical Board, or Cardio Invasive Spec(RCIS), or Reg Cardiac Electro Spec(RCES), or Cert Electro Spec(CEPS), or Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS).