Radiographer,Cath Lab

cookchildrens; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Radiologic Technologist for the Cardiac Cath Lab to perform pediatric, adolescent, and adult diagnostic and interventional procedures. This role scrubs and assists cath lab cases, requiring expertise in congenital heart disease and electrophysiology, with on-call duties as needed.

The ideal candidate has an accredited radiologic technology program graduate status, a Texas radiologic technologist license, and BCLS/ACLS certification, plus 2+ years

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum of 2 years radiology experience.
• Cath Lab experience preferred.
• Licensed/certified in Texas radiologic technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric, adolescent and adult diagnostic procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Assist interventional/electrophysiology procedures as scrub/tech.
• Scrub and assist all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures with proficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of congenital heart disease and electrophysiology.
• Be flexible for extended shifts and on-call per needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

High-stress handling

Radiologic equipment operation

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Texas Medical Board Certified Radiologic Technologist

BCLS/ACLS certification

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.