Cath Lab Rad Technologist II

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Come lead with us at Houston Methodist. 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 Catheterization Laboratory. Responsible for assisting physicians with highly specialized and complex interventional and therapeutic radiologic procedures including peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, atherectomy, laser, and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation.

As a member of the direct patient care team, actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures. Serves as a mentor to Cath Lab Rad Tech I's, Cath Lab RN's 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. Requires availability to be on call.

Non‑exempt

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below.

• 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.

• ARRT‑R — Radiologic Technologist – Radiographer (ARRT) – American Registry of Radiologic  and
• CMRT — Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist – State Licensure – Texas Department of Licensing and  Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT‑GC) and
• BLS — Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association
• ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association

• 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 workflow and actively participating in problem‑solving.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English necessary to perform essential functions.
• Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a customer‑service focus and positive language.

• 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.
• Performs interventional and therapeutic radiologic procedures including peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, atherectomy, laser, coronary ultrasound, electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation, fluoroscopy and cine modalities, and recommends 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 well as the control of radiation throughout procedures.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various radiologic concepts to maximize performance. Includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.…