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

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

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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