Cath Lab Technologist, Pool - Advanced Surgical Center

SCA Health; Duncanville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to delivering high-quality cardiac care. As a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe procedures and assisting physicians with cardiac and vascular interventions. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and contribute positively to patient outcomes. The organization prides itself on a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient care and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare field and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiological technology or certified RCIS program.
• ARRT or RCIS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe procedures in cardiac services delivery and maintain accurate records.
• Assist physician with cardiac, vascular, and IR procedures while ensuring patient needs are met.

Skills

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Arrhythmia Recognition

Aseptic Technique

CVL Scrub Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiological technology

AS or BS degree in related field

High school graduate or equivalent

ARRT or RCIS Certification

Tools

Technical Equipment for Cardiac Services

Job description

Overview

Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.

As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment. Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:

• We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
• We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
• We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
• We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist is responsible for ensuring safe procedures are carried out in the delivery of cardiac services to patients. Analyzes, uses and cares for all technical equipment and supplies and produces and maintains accurate records and reports as necessary. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist will scrub and assist the physician with cardiac, vascular and IR procedures. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist will be competent in hemodynamic monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, aseptic technique, and CVL scrub procedures and sterile equipment usage.

• Ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility’s policies & procedures.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers & develops positive working relationships with other departments.
• Communicates with courtesy when interacting with patients, physicians, facility staff, vendors and the public– in person, on the telephone, or by email.
• Performs the role of CVL scrub by anticipating the needs of the physician and keeping the circulating nurse informed of any needs throughout a procedure.
• Ensures all supplies, equipment and medications are assembled prior to the start of the procedure.
• Combines the knowledge of human anatomy, cardiovascular procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate the physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring all new equipment requests are appropriately analyzed based on utilization and data from the provider.
• Maintain radiation safety at all times in accordance with radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Promotes a safe environment. Takes appropriate action in emergency situations, being aware of and controlling hazards which may endanger patients, visitors, and employees.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiological technology, or of certified RCIS program, AS or BS degree preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• ARRT or RCIS Certification required.