Job Information
Texas Health Resources Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech in Frisco, Texas
Texas Health Frisco seeks to hire a Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech to work Full Time
The address is 12400 N Dallas Parkway Frisco,TX 75033
Salary range is Min. $31.02/hr to Max. $47.49/hr – based on relevant experience
Hours/Schedule
Full Time (40/hr/wk) working Monday - Friday 6:00A-3:30P with call required
Patient Care
Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions
Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID
Obtains patient history
Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment
Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient
Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed
Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing
Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
Maintains attention to details
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
Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
Prints laser images from modality or PACS
Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Adjusts technical factors
Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards
Stocks supplies
Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames
Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards
Professional Accountability and Partnership
Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email
Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor
Qualifications
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
1 Year Preferred
2 Years required with high school diploma Required
3 Years Cath Lab Experience Strongly Preferred
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
And
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist if ARRT Upon Hire Required
And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required
ACLS Strongly Preferred
Texas Health Resources and UT Southwestern Medical Center have collaborated to build a new health care campus in Frisco that includes a hospital, medical office building, parking garage, green space and many amenities, including a walking trail and café. Texas Health Hospital Frisco is a health care campus designed to be a destination for the residents of Frisco and surrounding communities. Texas Health Frisco Hospital is a 73-bed full-service facility that includes surgical, imaging services, women and children’s services. The hospital will also have a 24-hour emergency department, a neonatal intensive care unit level II, orthopedics, Med-Surg and critical care. Texas Health Frisco will be hiring 300 employees including nursing, surgical, respiratory, imaging, therapy, pharmacy, materials management, patient care techs, quality, risk, engineering, security, and patient access. Additionally, UT Southwestern is planning on bringing the following specialties to the campus: neurosciences, orthopedic surgery, oncology, ENT, and pediatric subspecialties. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.
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