Per Diem​/PRN Electrophysiology Technician

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a per diem / prn Electrophysiology Technician for a per diem / prn job in Dallas, Texas.

• Specialty:
  Electrophysiology Technician
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Up to 40.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Per Diem

Location:

Main Hospital Bldg - 2nd Floor

Primary Purpose

Conducts specialized examinations in Cardiovascular Radiology ensuring that procedures are performed according to Parkland, stat, and regulatory standards.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (AAHEP) Radiology Program or an accredited Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist program (RCIS).

Experience

• Must have a minimum of one year experience in Special Procedures and /or Cath/EP Lab.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for the experience requirements.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have an American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) certification; OR, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).

• Must obtain a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) OR Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) by Texas Department of Health or Texas Medical Board within 9 months of start date.

• Certification in Advanced Cardiopulmonary Lifesaving certificate (ACLS) must be attained within 90 days of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.

• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card at time of start from one of the following:

• American Heart Association,
• American Red Cross Rescuer,
• Military Training Network.

• Conducts specialized examinations in cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular studies and/or electrophysiology studies.
• Serves as a lead worker and resource to medical and clinical staff as needed.
• Assists with identification, preparation and draping of patients, and room preparation for routine procedures. Reads physicians' orders/protocols and if necessary, communicates with physicians on protocols for routine procedures, and selects equipment in accord with the protocols and regulatory, statutory and Parkland standards to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Collaborates with intra-procedure team to provide safe patient care. Participates consistently in Universal Protocol and site marking identification (when applicable).
• Maintains and calibrates equipment, instituting and recording all preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and reporting or seeking repair to maintain equipment operability. Conducts maintenance on special procedures equipment and calibrates such equipment prior to each procedure, instructing technologists in the operation of special procedures equipment as needed to ensure quality care for patients.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of cardiovascular technology by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
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