Special Procedures Tech

Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur is seeking a Special Procedure Technologist/EP Lab Tech to support the Cardiology team in the Cath Lab. Under the supervision of the Director, Cardiology, you will assist with complex angiographic procedures, operate x-ray equipment, scrub-in with physicians, and ensure patient safety before, during, and after procedures.

Candidates must be ARRT or RCIS certified, Texas-licensed, with EP/Cath Lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program or CCC Certification (RCIS).
• Must be Registered ARRT or RCIS.
• Certified by the Texas Department of Health.
• Technically oriented in invasive and interventional procedures.
• Certification per unit competency (e.g., BLS, CPI).
• One year EP/Cath Lab experience preferred or demonstrated competency.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment in the Cath Lab.
• Scrub-in to assist physicians during complex angiographic procedures.
• Provide safe and effective care pre-, during, and post-procedure.
• Manage patient safety for adults and adult-geriatric patients in EP lab.
• Support quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

EKG proficiency

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

RCIS certification

ARRT certification

Texas license/certification

Tools

BLS certification

CPI certification

Interventional radiology equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Cardiology, the Special Procedure Technologist/EP lab Tech in the Cath Lab is responsible for the provision of services of a highly specialized nature to patients according to physician's orders. Provides for patient safety and high quality testing. Also responsible for the operation of all x-ray equipment, Scrubbing-in to assist the physician in complex angiographic procedures, and the provision of safe and effective care of the patient having invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cath Lab to include the immediate pre-procedure period, during the procedure, and immediately following the procedure. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to any age related needs of adults and adult- geriatric patients in the EP lab. Under direction, assumes, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement and equipment maintenance. Must be able to demonstrate to physicians a comprehensive knowledge of EKG's, EP diagnostic catheters, sheaths and ablation catheters. These individuals are the primary personnel for the Cardiac Rhythm Management patient population in the cardiac cath lab.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• Graduate of an accredited or registered school of Radiology Technology or CCC Certification (RCIS).
• Must be a Registered A.R.R.T. or RCIS.
• Certified by the Texas Department of Health.
• Must be technically oriented in all invasive and interventional procedures.
• Certification per unit specific competency (i.e. BLS, CPI, etc.).
• Previous experience in hospital environment preferred.
• One year EP/Cath Lab experience and/or demonstrate competency in all areas of EP/Cath Lab preferred.