Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I

This full time, day shift position works four, 10-hours shifts per week from 6:45am-5:15pm, plus call.

At Houston Methodist, the Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I position is a Technologist who performs cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This position assists physicians with interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures including but not limited to peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, atherectomy, laser, and coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures including ablations and device implantation. The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I position is a member of the direct patient care team, actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position requires availability to be on call.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below

EXPERIENCE

• None

• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist with Interventional experience highly preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequired

• ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV and

• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) and

• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments

• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security