Cardiac Cath Technologist - Galveston

Cardiac Cath Technologist - Galveston

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Galveston, Texas, United States

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Hot

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Patient Care

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UTMB Health

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Requisition #

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REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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Minimum Qualifications:

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• Associate of Science degree or completion of a Cardiovascular Technology program or

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equivalent training.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Cardiac Cath and/or Interventional Radiology

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LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

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Required:

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• ARRTR and Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist.

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or

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• RCIS

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• BLS / ACLS

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JOB SUMMARY:

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Scope:

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Deliver high-quality patient care and technical expertise in Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology

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procedures. Assist with cardiac, vascular, and interventional procedures, competently performing

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emergency interventions as needed, while adhering to established standards under the guidance of a

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credentialed invasive cardiologist or electrophysiologist.

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Function: Functions may differ based on specialty between radiologic trained technologists and

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cardiovascular trained technologist.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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• Prepares patient for Cardiac Cath and EP procedures by accurately assessing patient’s needs and

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providing patient education.

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• Monitors and documents hemodynamics and procedural events including moderate sedation per

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Moderation policy and departmental guidelines.

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• Competent in identifying cardiac rhythms, waveforms and abnormal ranges and taking

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appropriate intervention

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• Demonstrates ability to perform different aspects of responsibilities within the department such

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as circulator, monitor, scrub and holding area personnel assistant.

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• Provides for patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints

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and maintains precautions. Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient

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needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.

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• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to interpret and respond to patient data and hemodynamic

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responses during pre, intra and post Cath and EP procedures.

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• Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT).

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• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to

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perform proper aseptic and sterile technique, isolation procedures and infection control

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measures.

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• May support physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments with

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the use of a catheter determined by credentials.

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Radiology Specialized Functions:

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• Operates computer and radiographic equipment for image production and documentation of

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images and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.

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• Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System, Cardiac Catheterization

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System, and Hospital Information System

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• Monitors radiation exposure including examination of the lead aprons for the department

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dependent on specialty.

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• Practices safety measures in radiography and Environment of Care dependent on specialty.

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Marginal or Periodic Functions:

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• Performs related duties as required

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SALARY RANGE:

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Salary to commensurate experience.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Compensation