Radiographer,Cath Lab

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, Texas, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform pediatric, adolescent, and adult diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will scrub and assist with routine and advanced cardiac interventions, applying x-ray technology with proficiency to support diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart conditions.

The role requires flexibility for extended shifts and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited program in Radiological Technology.
• Minimum of 2 years Radiology experience.
• Previous Cath Lab experience preferred but not required.
• Good interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle critical care situations which can create a high level of stress.
• Texas Medical Board Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Certified in BCLS/ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist in Cardiac Cath Lab procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and interventional/electrophysiology imaging.
• Operate and troubleshoot x-ray equipment.
• Contribute to diagnosis and treatment of congenital cardiac patients.
• Maintain knowledge of congenital heart conditions and electrophysiology procedures.
• Be flexible with work schedule including extended shifts and on-call as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

On-call readiness

Flexibility

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Cln-Cardiology-Cath Lab Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary: Radiologic Technologist performs pediatric, adolescent, and adult diagnostic and interventional/electrophysiology procedures. This position performs the scrub assist and technical operations required for the performance of routine diagnostic and cardiac intervention through the advanced interventional electrophysiology procedures. This position scrubs and assist all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures with proficiency and demonstrates technical expertise, making a significant contribution to the diagnosis and treatment of congenital cardiac patients. This person must demonstrate a degree of understanding of the cardiac congenital heart, cardiac arrhythmias, and interventional procedures. This individual must be competent in the operation and troubleshooting skills of the x-ray equipment. This position requires the individual to be flexible in their work schedule including but not limited to extended shifts and On-call per operational needs. This person must maintain clinical knowledge in congenital and electrophysiology and assumes responsibility for the professional development of self. This position reports directly to the Cardiac Cath Lab Manager.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7AM-3:30pm, and on-call every 3rd week

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited program in Radiological Technology.
• Minimum of 2 years Radiology experience
• Previous Cath Lab experience preferred but not required
• Good interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Ability to handle critical care situations which can create a high level of stress
• Texas Medical Board Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Certified in BCLS/ACLS

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children’s team, you can be an important part of making that happen.