Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist

Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I - Role Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist I performs cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This position assists physicians with interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures including peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, atherectomy, laser, coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures such as ablations and device implantation. The technologist is a member of the direct patient care team, actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with movement and alignment of equipment as well as radiation control throughout procedures.

This role delivers exceptional patient care, adheres to radiation standards and guidelines, and maintains patient safety and customer service. Availability to be on call is required.

Non-exempt

• Graduated from an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
• No prior experience required; one year experience as a Radiologic Technologist with interventional experience highly preferred
• Required Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  • ARRT-R
  • CMRT (Texas)
  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA) within 6 months

• Demonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job through ongoing assessments
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems including 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 delivers excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co‑workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision, including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem‑solving
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English necessary for essential functions, especially with regard to patient or employee safety or security
• Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a customer‑service focus and positive language principles

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team‑focused unit that helps one another achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data comprehensively.

• Performs interventional and therapeutic cardiac or electrophysiology procedures including peripheral and coronary angioplasty, stents, rotablators, atherectomy, laser, coronary ultrasound; electrophysiology procedures such as ablations and device implantation; fluoroscopy and cine modalities, and recommends radiological techniques to maximize visualization of cardiac anatomy.
• Actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with movement, alignment of equipment, and radiation control throughout procedures.
• Provides care for physical needs of patients by positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications or limitations associated with certain procedures; proactively identifies solutions for optimum outcomes.
• Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.

• Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly; properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains sterile techniques and follows infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental, and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies.
• Reports near misses and logs errors promptly into the documentation system to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to corrective actions, improvement activities, and meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
• Ensures all imaging equipment has had…