Cath Lab Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist to join their team in Waco. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with physicians in a dynamic environment, assisting with critical procedures and ensuring patient safety. You'll be responsible for preparing equipment, monitoring patients, and contributing to quality control initiatives. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive team atmosphere, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the cardiovascular field. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills in a rewarding setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Qualifications

• Must hold an RCIS, ARRT/TMB Radiography or imaging credential.
• Education: Associate's degree or 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during catheterization and electrophysiology lab procedures.
• Monitor patients' conditions and provide emergency care as needed.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for lab procedures.

Skills

Cardiovascular knowledge

Patient monitoring

Emergency care

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Military training equivalent

Tools

Electrophysiology equipment

RF/Cryo ablation systems

ECG monitoring systems

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Waco - Hillcrest Heart Center
Address: 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712

- Must hold an RCIS, ARRT/TMB Radiography or imaging credential. Will consider an RN and RRT and New Graduates.
- This is a full-time day shift position, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.
- CALL: 8-9 days of call per month. Monday - Friday + weekends for emergent procedures. Call response time to the facility is within 30 minutes of notification.

JOB SUMMARY
The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, under general supervision, helps physicians during catheterization/electrophysiology lab procedures. Prepares room and equipment, instructs patients, monitors patients' conditions, and provides routine and emergency patient care during procedures. Contributes to the orientation and training of other team members and assists in quality control initiatives through auditing and reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Helps physicians with arteriograms/catheterizations, permanent pacemaker implantations, implantable cardiac defibrillators, diagnostic and interventional peripheral and coronary procedures, and thrombolytic therapy.
• Follows national and state radiation protection regulations for patients, self, and staff. Provides emergency procedures (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, etc.) as needed.
• Performs pre and post-procedure care and monitoring.
• Orients patients for catheterization or electrophysiology procedures.
• Answers related questions to help patients feel relaxed.
• Monitors patients' ECG, pressures, temperature, and impedances while in the Electrophysiology Lab; notifies physician of variances.
• Helps in running RF/Cryo ablation systems, 3D mapping, and records other procedural documentation.
• Manages and maintains images that may include stenosis testing, formatting, and processing on both cardiac and peripheral cases.
• Helps in procedure rooms and collects registry and quality data on appropriate forms.
• Gathers catheterization data and prepares procedure reports.
• Prepares and maintains sterile fields for lab procedures.
• Orders and maintains inventory of procedure room supplies.
• Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked and equipment has not expired.
• Coordinates and/or audits resources during yearly inventories.
• Performs routine calibration and maintenance of complex equipment; notifies appropriate team members for fixes.
• Helps in the orientation and training of new staff and students or extra duties as established by supervisor/manager.
• Oversees some level of quality control monitoring, such as NPSG auditing, turnaround times, and performance improvement initiatives (daily, monthly, and/or quarterly).
• Participates in mutual governance, department, hospital, or professional organizations and committees. This can also include LEAN initiatives, NOBLE, 5S projects, inter-departmental committee participation, QC assurance with managers, etc.
• Transports patients to and from the procedural area.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Education and/or experience requirements (must meet one of the following): - Associate's degree in a related field, or - Completion of US military training program and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree, or - 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience.
• Must be available for on-call response requirements per facility/department policy.
• Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular values, instrumentation, and techniques.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits:

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Associate's degree or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 year of experience.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:

• ACLS (ACLS): ACLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R), Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS), Cert EP Specialist (CEPS), Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT), Reg Cardio Electrophysiology (RCES), Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Sp (RCIS): Must meet one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Tech (ARRT-R) and MRT through TX Medical Board, or Cardio Invasive Spec (RCIS), or Reg Cardiac Electro Spec (RCES), or Cert Electro Spec (CEPS), or Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS).