Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab - Days

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to provide radiological services in the Cardiac Cath Lab in accordance with physicians' orders.

You will support patient safety, assist with Cath Lab examinations, monitor hemodynamics, maintain logs and equipment, and participate in call rotations while pursuing ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program.
• Current ARRT certification within 90 days.
• Texas Medical Board licensure required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in Cardiac Cath Lab examinations while ensuring safety.
• Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring to provide ECG and pressure monitoring.
• Complete patient logs, charge requisitions, and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in rotating call system as needed.
• Maintain Cardiac Cath Lab equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Pursue ongoing education through in-service programs and safety training.

Skills

Radiology safety

Cardiac Cath Lab monitoring

Patient care

Education

Radiology Technology degree

Tools

Hemodynamic monitoring equipment

Job description

Benefits

• Matched Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Bonus Potential

Summary / Objective

The Cardiovascular Technologist is responsible for the provision of radiological services of a highly specialized nature to patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab in accordance with physicians' orders. The Cardiovascular Technologist provides for patient safety and high quality testing.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists physicians in the administration of Cardiac Cath Lab examinations within scope of practice of Technologist and maintains safety precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients, other personnel, and self.
• Proficient in utilization of hemodynamic monitoring equipment to provide for electrocardiographic monitoring and hemodynamic pressure monitoring.
• Facilitates departmental operations through completion of all patient logs, charge requisitions, and other paperwork and in quality control and performance improvement activities in the Department.
• Participates in rotating call system as needed to provide continuous availability of services.
• Assists in the maintenance of all equipment in the Cardiac Cath Lab including cleaning and minor repairs.
• Maintains own proficiency through the utilization of in-service programs, workshops, seminars, and other self-directed learning activities. Attends all mandated safety programs or in-services to maintain a working knowledge of appropriate precautions and actions to be initiated during the execution of duties.

Required Education And Experience

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program.

Required License / Certifications

• Current certification with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within 90 days.
• Must be licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB).
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.