Things you need for the position:
Education:
Associate Degree in Applied Science required or
Completion of an accredited program in cardiovascular technology (Must obtain RCIS within six (6) months) required or
High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years work experience in invasive cardiology required

Experience:
One (1) year vascular or cardiac angiography experience preferred or
Two (2) years experience with high school diploma required
Two (2) years Cath Lab experience strongly preferred

Licensure and Certifications:
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire required and
GMRT-General Medical Radiologic Technologist (if ARRT only) upon hire preferred or
RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (Obtain within 6 months if graduate from Cardiovascular Accredited Program) upon hire required and
LMRT - Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (if RCIS only) upon hire preferred or
RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (For Electrophysiology Labs (EP) only) upon hire required and
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required and

Position Responsibilities:
Texas Health Interventional Radiology Technologists are responsible for assessing and recognizing the patients emotional physical developmental cognitive and psychosocial conditions.

In addition to the required qualifications a successful Interventional Radiology Tech will:
Patient Care
1. Uses multidisciplinary team-oriented actions
2. Assesses and recognizes the patients 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. Under the supervision of a provider and in accordance with regulatory code requirements will provide assistance to the provider while administering contrast media.
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 licenses practitioner or provider with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
6. Maintains attention to details
7. 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

Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has a longstanding history of providing advanced medical care. Were a 707-bed Magnet-designated full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.
If youre looking for cardiovascular care high-risk obstetrics gynecology neurosciences sports medicine and emergency medicine weve got it. Plus were an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center an Emergency Center of Excellence and provide gynecology neonatal intensive care respiratory therapy and orthopedic medicine.
And talk about award winning Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain a Comprehensive Stroke Center an Acute Heart Failure Center a Level II Trauma Center a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant are a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services womens services cardiac care and much more.
As part of the Texas Health family we employ over 26000 employees and are among the top five largest employers in the DFW area. Join us and be a part of our exceptional team as we provide outstanding care and deliver award-winning results. You belong here.

Why Texas Health
At Texas Health our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive supportive people-first excellence-driven culture make THR a great place to work.

Additional perks of being an Interventional Radiology Technologist:
Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a team-oriented department.
Positively impact patients quality of life
Receive excellent mentorship comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership
resources.
Take advantage of opportunities for growth and promotion in your field!

Learn more about our culture benefits and recent awards.
If youre ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community then lets show the world how were even better together!

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Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technician-PRN
Fast-paced high volume Cardiac Cath Lab department is looking for top skilled Techs is that you

Where you will be working:
Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth TX 76104
Work environment: Cardiac Cath Lab
Work hours: PRN-As needed

Department highlights:
Fast-Paced high-volume department
Team oriented department