Sup Interven Cardiovas Tech II; Ben Taub Hospital

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon

B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine;
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth);
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

The Interventional Cardiovascular Technician II (ICT II) is responsible for assisting the cardiologist in the performance of cardiac procedures while practicing and maintaining aseptic technique. The ICT II ensures that needed supplies are available; all equipment is functioning properly and set‑up correctly prior to the beginning of each case. The ICT II assists with the preparation and monitoring of patients in the catheterization lab suite.

The ICT II works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and serves as a preceptor to clinical staff, medical staff, and ultrasound students.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Graduation from accredited Cardiovascular Technician program. Three (3) years of invasive cardiac experience required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required. ACLS and Basic Life Support from a hospital‑based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Two (2) years hospital experience required.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Work Schedule:
  
  Flexible