Cath Lab Tech - Main Campus - Kelsey Seybold Clinics

Optum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Certified Cardiac Cath Lab Technician to join our Cardiac Cath Lab team in the Houston area. You will support Cardiologists with catheterization procedures and patient care in a high-volume environment.

Required RCIS/ARRT, BLS, and 2+ years of cath lab experience; strong teamwork and data coordination are essential. We offer comprehensive benefits, 401(k), incentives, and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program or non-accredited program with 800 hours clinical training.
• RCIS or ARRT certification required.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Experience in EP/Cath Lab flow and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Operate as Cardiovascular technician during Cardiac Catheterization procedures.
• Assist Cardiologist/EP with patient care and equipment setup.
• Coordinate with Cath Lab team for accurate monitoring and data collection.

Skills

Cath lab experience

Team collaboration

Anatomy/physiology knowledge

Cardiac patient care

Education

Accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program

800 clinical hours minimum

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Certified Cardiac Cath Lab Technician plays multiple roles on the Cardiac Cath Lab team as the Cardiovascular technician during Cardiac Catheterization procedures
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and equipment; applies anatomical and physiological knowledge to proficiently assist the Cardiologist or Electrophysiologist with providing cardiac patient care
• Maintains good communication with the Cath Lab team to ensure proper equipment set up, accurate monitoring, and quality data collection

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited (by CHEA, USDOE, or CMA) program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. Or a graduate of a NON-programmatically accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology which has a minimum of one year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours
• RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) from CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Current AHA BLS
• EP/Cath Lab/IR procedural flow, sterile technique, and emergency response (defib/external pacing/code management)
• 2+ years recent Cath lab technician experience in cardiac Cath lab, interventional cardiology, EP, hybrid OR, or interventional radiology
• Proven excellent interdisciplinary communication and ability to collaborate effectively with all team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgery Center (ASC) experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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