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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cath Lab Tech, you will help deliver excellent patient care by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular disease in the cath lab setting.

Every day you’ll independently operate all ancillary equipment in the lab including but not limited to: IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser and angiojet. You will demonstrate competencies in scrubbing techniques of all diagnostic and interventional procedures, utilize good radiation safety practices and you will make a positive impact on internal and external customers.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing clear results for timely and accurate diagnosis.

+ Exhibits strong organization skills such as: strong interaction and time management skills, independent problem solving and conflict resolution skills, and fiscal management skills. Ensures departmental atmosphere is professional and patient oriented to enhance patient care

+ Responsible for managing staff and room activities to maximize productivity. Coordinates staffing assignments within room to ensure technical role assignments are responsive to patients’ needs and reflective of staff member abilities. Makes suggestions for staffing and procedural changes and collaborates with other departments in the hospital as needed

+ Works in conjunction with schedule coordinator, managers, supervisors, and other room leaders to facilitate departmental productivity. Initiates actions to minimize case delays, reports schedule information promptly to schedule coordinator and other appropriate personnel.

+ Operates the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures

+ Operates physiologic recorder/database system with expertise recognizing arrhythmias and normal/abnormal waveforms

+ Operates manifold, power injector, and other support equipment (VCR, ACT machines, oximeters, and transport monitors)

Job Requirements

Required

+ Associates Other and Minimum five (5) year clinical experience in a hospital setting, upon hire

+ Registered Cardiac Electr, upon hire or

+ Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, upon hire or

+ Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire or

+ Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and

+ Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days and

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women’s health, and orthopedics.

Pay Range

$41.14 - $61.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.