Cardiac Cath/Ep Tech

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas seeks a Cardiac Catheterization Technologist / Electrophysiology Technologist to perform specialized cardiac procedures and lead a clinical team. The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory standards and patient safety.

The position offers a $10k sign-on incentive; candidates must have radiology credentials and obtain state licensure and ARRT/RCIS certification within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AAHEP Radiology Program or RCIS.
• Minimum one year experience in Special Procedures and/or Cath/EP Lab.
• ARRT or RCIS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Must obtain MRT or LMRT licensure within 9 months of start date.
• CPR (BLS) certification required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Conducts cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular and/or electrophysiology studies.
• Lead worker and resource to staff to maximize capabilities.
• Collaborate with the intra-procedure team to ensure patient safety.
• Prepare patients, drape and arrange room; communicate with physicians as needed.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment; perform preventive maintenance and seek repairs.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Communication skills

Time management

Education

AAHEP Radiology Program or RCIS

Job description

Location: Parkland: LL BLK 400

Cardiac Catheterization Technologist / Electrophysiology Technologist

This position is eligible for for a $10k sign on incentive; ask recruiter for details.

Primary Purpose

Conducts specialized examinations in Cardiovascular Radiology ensuring that procedures are performed according to Parkland, state, and regulatory standards for optimal patient care.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (AAHEP) Radiology Program or an accredited Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist program (RCIS).

Experience

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in Special Procedures and /or Cath/EP Lab.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for the experience requirements.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have an American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) certification; OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) within 3 months of hire.

• Must obtain a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) OR Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) by Texas Department of Health or Texas Medical Board within 9 months of start date.

• Certification in Advanced Cardiopulmonary Lifesaving certificate (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) must be attained within 90 days of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.

• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card or successfully complete a course upon initial orientation from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, Military Training Network and maintain throughout employment.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of radiologic special procedures and knowledge of computer software applications.

• Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts specialized examinations in cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular studies and/or electrophysiology studies.

• Serves as a lead worker and resource to medical and clinical staff as needed to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities.

• Collaborates with intra-procedure team to provide safe patient care. Participates consistently in Universal Protocol and site marking identification (when applicable).

• Assists with identification, preparation and draping of patients, and room preparation for routine procedures. Reads physicians' orders/protocols and if necessary, communicates with physicians on protocols for routine procedures, and selects equipment in accord with the protocols and regulatory, statutory and Parkland standards to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction.

• Maintains and calibrates equipment, instituting and recording all preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and reporting or seeking repair to maintain equipment operability. Conducts maintenance on special procedures equipment and calibrates such equipment prior to each procedure, instructing technologists in the operation of special procedures equipment as needed to ensure quality care for patients.

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of cardiovascular technology by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact cardiovascular technology and the cardiac labs area. Revises procedures for repeated use of special procedures equipment and develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understan

Requisition ID: 990934