• Cardiovascular Invasive Technician

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Dallas, TX)


    Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Waxahachie

     

    Address: 2360 N. Interstate 35E. Service Rd, Waxahachie, Texas 75165

     

    New Rad Tech Grads with a Technical or Associates degree in Radiology + ARRT (Radiologic Technologist) Welcomed! *

     

    Candidate will train for the first 3-6 months at the Dallas facility: 621 N Hall Street | Suite 150 | Dallas, Texas 75226

     

    Schedule: 4/10 hour shifts - M-F, 7a - 5:30p - Will be on call during orientation.

     

    Licensure/Certification: Must obtain RCIS or ARRT TMB - Certification within a year of hire.

     

    Education: New Grads and students in an accredited AART or RCIS program, welcomed!

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Cardiovascular Invasive Technician is accountable to surgically scrub in and help with equipment. Helps the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures is a secondary assignment. Prepares room and equipment, transports and monitors patients. May handle medications in accordance with responsibilities.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

    + Helps Physicians with arteriograms/catheterizations, permanent pacemaker implantations, diagnostic and interventional, peripheral and coronary, interventional and thrombolytic therapy.

    + Related duties include: preparing and maintaining sterile 1 fields for lab procedures; printing film and calculating stenosis on peripheral cases; circulating in procedure rooms and collecting data on appropriate forms; monitoring patient's ECG and vital signs while in Catheterization Lab, notifying Physician of variances, and providing emergency procedures (CPR, defibrillation, etc.) as needed.

    + Performs pre-and post-procedure care. Monitors and orients patients for specials/catheterization procedures.

    + Answers related questions to make patient relaxed. Transports patients to and from procedural area.

    + Communicates relevant medical information to physicians and other staff through required documentation on specified medical record forms.

    + Records, enters into data computer and calculates catheterization data, gradients, LV grams, cardiac outputs, and peripheral stenosis.

    + Follows national and state radiation protection regulations for patients, self and staff.

    + Maintains inventory of and orders procedure room supplies. Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked and equipment is safe to use.

    KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

    + One (1) year clinical experience preferred.

    + Use of basic office equipment and computer literacy required.

    + Ability to multi-task and self-manager problem solving skills.

    + Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility.

    + Use of basic office equipment and computer literacy required.

    + Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular values, instrumentation and techniques.

    + Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

    BENEFITS

    Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

     

    + Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

    + 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + PTO accrual beginning Day 1

     

    Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

     

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    QUALIFICATIONS

    + EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

    + EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

    + CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

    + Basic Life Support (BLS)

    + ACLS (ACLS): Must obtain ACLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

     

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.