Radiographer,Cath Lab

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform pediatric, adolescent, and adult diagnostic and interventional/electrophysiology procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

The role scrubs and assists all Cath Lab procedures, operates x-ray equipment, and adapts to extended shifts and on-call needs while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of congenital heart disease and electrophysiology. Strong interpersonal and stress-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum of 2 years Radiology experience.
• Texas Medical Board Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist or ARRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric, adolescent, and adult diagnostic and interventional/electrophysiology procedures.
• Scrub and assist all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures with proficiency.
• Operate and troubleshoot x-ray equipment; support extended shifts and on-call needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Ability to handle high-stress

On-call flexibility

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program

BCLS/ACLS certification

Tools

Texas Medical Board Radiologic Technologist

ARRT certification

Job description

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.

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.