Radiology Technologist / ARRT / Cath Lab / FT / Days

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX, is seeking a skilled scrub tech for the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will assist physicians with catheter-based procedures, operate imaging and monitoring equipment, and support patient care under the supervision of the Cath Lab Charge Nurse.

Requires ARRT certification and Texas license, with BLS on hire and ACLS within 3 months. Competitive benefits and career development offered in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT certification and Texas license.
• BLS certification must be current at start or within 30 days.
• ACLS completion within 3 months after hire/promotion.
• Experience assisting in Cardiac Catheterization procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Cardiologists/Electrophysiologists as a scrub assistant, including insertion and manipulation of cardiac catheters, diagnostic and interventional procedures, angiogram injections and acquisitions.
• Operating physiological monitoring and imaging equipment.
• Performs radiographic procedures including contrast administration per policy.
• Inventory maintenance and participation in performance improvement.
• Transporting patients between departments.

Skills

Cardiac catheterization

Scrub tech

Radiology procedures

Education

ARRT certification

Texas license

BLS certification

ACLS within 3 months

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs and assists physician and co-workers with all types of procedures while delivering quality patient care. Ability to operate radiation-producing equipment. Perform all job functions as a scrub tech, recording of data and documentation and ability to circulate procedures under the direct supervision of a Register Nurse. Support an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups. Functions under the supervision of the Cardiac Cath Lab Charge Nurse.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists Cardiologists/Electrophysiologists as a scrub assistant, including insertion and manipulation of cardiac catheters, diagnostic and interventional procedures, angiogram injections and acquisitions.
• Operation of physiological computer monitoring and imaging equipment
• Performs a variety of technical procedures utilizing Radiographic Skills, including contrast administration according to policy
• Inventory maintenance
• Performance Improvement participation
• Transportation of patients

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• American Registry of Radiology Technologist
• Current State of Texas License
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment
• This must be obtained prior to providing patient care
• ACLS completion within 3 months after hire/promotion

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