Texas Health Denton seeks to hire a Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech to work Full Time in the Cath Lab.

The address is 3000 N I-35 Denton, TX 76201

Salary range is Min. $28.43/hr to Max. $45.49/hr – based on relevant experience

Hours/Schedule

Full Time (40/hr/wk); Monday-Friday 6:30A-3:00P with call required

Patient Care

1. Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions

2. Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions

3. Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)

4. Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures

5. Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID

6. Obtains patient history

7. Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging

8. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment

9. Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient

10. Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines

11. Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

1. Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam

2. Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest

3. Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations

4. Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

5. Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique

6. Maintains attention to details

7. Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed 8. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS

8. Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS

9. Prints laser images from modality or PACS

10. Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

1. Adjusts technical factors

2. Operates, cares for and maintains equipment

3. Applies knowledge of physics and accessories

4. Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction

5. Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards

6. Stocks supplies

7. Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

8. Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards

Professional Accountability and Partnership

1. Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement

2. Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email

3. Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement

4. Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary

5. Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Education

Associate's Degree Applied Science Required Or

Other completion of accredited program in radiologic or cardiovascular technology Required Or H.S. Diploma or Equivalent 2 Years work experience in invasive cardiology Required

Experience

2 Years strongly Preferred in the Cath Lab

2 Years required with high school diploma Required

Licenses and Certifications

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required

Or RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Upon Hire Required

Or RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Upon Hire Required

Or CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist if ARRT Upon Hire Required And BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. Hospital services include heart and vascular care, women’s services, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, orthopedics and sports medicine, pain management, emergency medicine, and a weight loss surgery program. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 1,000 employees and more than 325 physicians on its medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Located 45 miles northwest of downtown Dallas and 40 miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth, Texas Health Denton is an accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, a Joint Commission accredited Primary Stroke Center and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.

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