PRN Schedule: working up to 19 hours per week plus call (46 per month) The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist II is an experienced fully competent Technologist with specialized training and knowledge of cardiovascular procedures directly related to the Cardiac Catherization Laboratory Responsible for assisting physicians with highly specialized and complex interventional and therapeutic radiologic procedures including but not limited to: peripheral and coronary angioplasty stents rotablators artherectomy laser and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation. A member of the direct patient care team actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures. Serves as a mentor to Cath Lab Rad Tech Is Cath Lab RNs and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. Works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This job requires availability to be on call.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs interventional and therapeutic radiologic procedures including but not limited to: peripheral and coronary angioplasty stents rotablators artherectomy laser and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation fluoroscopy and cine modalities as well as recommending various radiological techniques to maximize best visualization of patients cardiac anatomy. Actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures. Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning physiology procedure preparation and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularly practices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job departmental and hospital safety standards practices and policies. Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below WORK EXPERIENCE At least 3 years experience as a Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist; may consider HM Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist with at least two years Cath Lab experience of which at least one has been with HM LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED ARRTR Radiologic Technologist Radiographer (ARRT) AND CMRT Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist State Licensure Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRTGC) AND BLS Basic Life Support (AHA) AND ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and coworkers Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problemsolving Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform Scrubs Business professional Other (department approved) ONCALL* *Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* Yes TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Company Profile: Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety quality service and innovation. Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adult pediatric medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest pain center and acute strokeready designated through DNV. Houston Methodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatient services including stateoftheart imaging; childbirth center with a level II neonatal intensive care unit; minimally invasive surgery; cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and vascular care; bariatric and digestive care; emergency care; primary care; rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine.
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