Cath Lab Rad Technologist I

About the role

The Cath Lab Rad Technologist I position requires a graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below. The successful candidate will have one year experience as a Radiologic Technologist with Interventional experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology 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 patient’s cardiac anatomy.
• Actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as while 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.
• Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.

Qualifications

• Required Licenses and Certifications: ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV, CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV, BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association, ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going 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 co-workers.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.
• 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 co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

Benefits

Houston Methodist Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Telemedicine
• Wellness Programs

Pay

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $52.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is available on a day shift schedule.