Cardiovascular Special Procedures TechnicianFast-paced, high volume Cardiac Cath Lab department is looking for top skilled Techs. Is that you?Sign-On for Eligible New HiresWork location: Texas Health Fort Worth: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104Work hours: Full-time (40 hours/week), day shift. Call, weekend and holiday requirementsCardiac Cath Lab Department highlights:
Fast-Paced, high-volume department
Team oriented department
Must live within 30 minutes of hospital for call
Our dedicated and progressive team in our Cath Lab department cares for adult patients with Cardiac, Peripheral Vascular or Electrophysiology related disease. We are open 24/7 weekdays and our lab includes six (6) suites and we average 20 cases per day.We are a Mission: Lifeline® Receiving Center, Joint Commission certified in chest pain, heart failure and stroke and Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for echocardiography and vascular testing.Texas Health Ft. WorthTexas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930.We specialize in cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine. Plus, we have certified programs in Advanced Hip & Knee, Brain Tumor, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care.Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.Here’s What You NeedEducation:
Associate Degree in Applied Science required or
Completion of an accredited program in radiologic or cardiovascular technology required or
High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years work experience in invasive cardiology required
Experience:
One year experience preferred – two (2) 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
CMRT Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (if ARRT) upon hire required and
BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care) maintained quarterly required
What You Will DoDelivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process:
Assesses the patient and recognizes emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
Prepares room for examination
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging
Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
Performs complex procedures and adjusts technique parameters
Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech
Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, Flex Spending, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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