What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab - Days position at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas?
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Summary / Objective
The Cardiovascular Technologist is responsible for the provision of radiological services of a highly specialized nature to patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab in accordance with physicians' orders. The Cardiovascular Technologist provides for patient safety and high quality testing.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assists physicians in the administration of Cardiac Cath Lab examinations within scope of practice of Technologist and maintains safety precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients, other personnel, and self.
- Proficient in utilization of hemodynamic monitoring equipment to provide for electrocardiographic monitoring and hemodynamic pressure monitoring.
- Facilitates departmental operations through completion of all patient logs, charge requisitions, and other paper work and in quality control and performance improvement activities in the Department.
- Participates in rotating call system as needed to provide continuous availability of services.
- Assists in the maintenance of all equipment in the Cardiac Cath Lab including cleaning and minor repairs.
- Maintains own proficiency through the utilization of in-service programs, workshops, seminars, and other self-directed learning activities. Attends all mandated safety programs or in-services to maintain a working knowledge of appropriate precautions and actions to be initiated during the execution of duties.
Required Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program
Required License / Certifications
Current certification with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within 90 days
Must be licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB)
BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
