Cardiac Cath Technologist: Interventional EP Expert

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Texas City seeks an experienced cardiovascular technologist to deliver high-quality patient care in Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures. You will assist with cardiac, vascular and interventional procedures under credentialed supervision, maintaining patient safety and sterile technique.

Responsibilities include patient prep, hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and participation in radiology operations.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree or completion of a Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent training.
• Licenses: ARRTR and Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist; RCIS; BLS/ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for Cardiac Cath and EP procedures by accurately assessing patient’s needs and providing patient education.
• Monitors and documents hemodynamics and procedural events including moderate sedation per Moderation policy and departmental guidelines.
• Competent in identifying cardiac rhythms, waveforms and abnormal ranges and taking appropriate intervention.
• Demonstrates ability to perform different aspects of responsibilities within the department such as circulator, monitor, scrub and holding area personnel assistant.
• Provides for patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints and maintains precautions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to interpret and respond to patient data and hemodynamic responses during pre, intra and post Cath and EP procedures.
• Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT).
• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic and sterile technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures.
• May support physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments with the use of a catheter determined by credentials.
• Operates computer and radiographic equipment for image production and documentation of images and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
• Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System, Cardiac Catheterization System, and Hospital Information System
• Monitors radiation exposure including examination of the lead aprons for the department dependent on specialty.
• Practices safety measures in radiography and Environment of Care dependent on specialty.
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

AS degree or CVT program

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Texas City seeks an experienced cardiovascular technologist to deliver high-quality patient care in Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures. You will assist with cardiac, vascular and interventional procedures under credentialed supervision, maintaining patient safety and sterile technique.

Responsibilities include patient prep, hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and participation in radiology operations.