Cath Lab Tech PRN

Job Summary

The Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist- Certified plays multiple roles on the Cardiac Cath Lab team as the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist during Cardiac Catheterization procedures. In both roles he/she demonstrates technical proficiency in all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and equipment; applies anatomical and physiological knowledge to proficiently assist the Cardiologist or Electrophysiologist with providing cardiac patient care. As the Invasive Specialist he/she maintains good communication with the Cath Lab team to ensure proper equipment set up, accurate monitoring, and quality data collection.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School graduate or GED. Two (2) years fulltime Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience or an Associate Degree or equivalent college hours (62 semester hours) in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any primary science or higher. Graduate of an accredited (by CHEA, USDOE, or CMA) program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. Graduate of a NON-Programmatically accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology which has a minimum of one (1) year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours.
• License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: A. New hires must have ONE of the below listed certifications: B. Current certification eligible Cath Lab Technicians must successfully pass RCIS/RCES exam in 18 months from start date; RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) from CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) NREMT- Paramedic EMT

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates technical proficiency for all cardiac catheterization procedures while functioning in a primary role as a Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist. Consistently and correctly identifies cardiac structures, coronary vasculature, and the associated disease processes. Practices radiation safety and observes all principles to ALARA. This includes a good knowledge of all regulations and requirements set forth by the Texas Bureau of Radiation Control and the Methodist Radiation Safety Committee and the proper use and storage of personal radiation badge.
• Affirms the accuracy of data collected for the calculation of intra-cardiac shunts, valve areas, and pressure measurements throughout the catheter path. Accurately reports Ejection Fraction by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac function, utilizing Left Ventricular Analysis program(s).
• Understands the disease processes that result in depressed Cardiac function such as: Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Infarction, Valvular disorders, etc. Consistently assures that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived for long-term storage. Verifies the presence of all components of procedure information in both hard copy and computerized formats.

Additional Job Functions

• May have access to contrast agents and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Takes “Call” on a rotating basis. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.