Up to 25k sign on bonus available for qualified candidates
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a Cath Lab Tech you want with your current employer We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Metropolitan which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan offers a total rewards package that supports the health life career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits life and disability coverage flexible spending accounts supplemental health protection plans accident critical illness hospital indemnity auto and home insurance identity theft protection legal counseling long-term care coverage moving assistance pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional physical and financial wellbeing
401k Plan with a 100 match on 3 to 9 of pay based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10 off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child elder and pet care home and auto repair event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance tuition student loan certification support dependent scholarships
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program paid time off paid family leave long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Cath Lab Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise
Job Summary and Qualifications
General Statement of Duties
The Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist- Certified plays multiple roles on the Cardiac Cath Lab team as the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist during Cardiac Catheterization procedures. In both roles heshe demonstrates technical proficiency in all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and equipment applies anatomical and physiological knowledge to proficiently assist the Cardiologist or Electrophysiologist with providing cardiac patient care. As the Invasive Specialist heshe maintains good communication with the Cath Lab team to ensure proper equipment set up accurate monitoring and quality data collection.
Minimum Education Experience Training Required Knowledge Skill Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics
Education and Experience All of the following • High School graduate or GED
New hires as of 612013 have to have ONE of the following One 1 year fulltime Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience. An Associate Degree or equivalent college hours 62 semester hours in health science natural science nursing engineering or any primary science or higher. Graduate of an accredited by CHEA USDOE or CMA program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. Graduate of a NON-Programmatically accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology which has a minimum of one 1 year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours.
Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line facility and departmentunit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served if applicable. Includes specific competency in Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization Peripheral Angiography PTCA Stent implantation AspirationExtraction devices Distal Embolization Protection devices PTA and Peripheral Stent implantation Vascular Closure devices Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Temporary Transvenous Pacing Implantable DefibrillatorsPacemakers all of which can occur on an ElectiveEmergent basis preferred.Various interventional radiology procedures
Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line facility and departmentunit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served if applicable.
Preferred Two 2 year fulltime or fulltime equivalent in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
Preferred Baccalaureate in health science natural science or nursing engineering or any primary science AND six 6 months of fulltime or fulltime equivalent in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
Minimum License Certificates or Registrations Required
Required must hold one of the following credentials ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists OR
Must have ONE of the below listed certifications Current certification eligible Cath Lab Technicians must successfully pass RCISRCES exam in 24 months from start date. RCIS Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist from CCI Cardiovascular Credentialing International RCES Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR
Certified Surgical Tech or Registered Respiratory Therapist OR
EMT-B Basic EMT-P Paramedic Military EMT equivalent with 10 years experience
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates technical proficiency for all cardiac catheterization procedures while functioning in a primary role as a Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist.
Consistently and correctly identifies cardiac structures coronary vasculature and the associated disease processes.
Practices radiation safety and observes all principles to ALARA. This includes a good knowledge of all regulations and requirements set forth by the Texas Bureau of Radiation Control and the Methodist Radiation Safety Committee and the proper use and storage of personal radiation badge.
Assists the physician in obtaining or entering data into the Physiologic Monitoring Systems for accurate assessment of left andor right-sided Hemodynamic pressure measurements. Assures accurate information is gathered or entered for the calculation of intra-cardiac shunts valve areas and pressure measurements throughout the catheter path.
Accurately reports Ejection Fraction by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac function utilizing Left Ventricular Analysis programs. Understands the disease processes that result in depressed Cardiac function such as Coronary Artery Disease Cardiomyopathy Myocardial Infarction Valvular disorders etc.
Consistently assures that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived for long-term storage. Verifies the presence of all components of procedure information in both hard copy and computerized formats.
Additional Job Functions
May have access to contrast agents and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Takes Call" on a rotating basis.
Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors must be familiar with all safety features of equipment tools or materials encompassed by job duties and must check with supervisors prior to job performance if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 bed. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our womens pavilion is the only freestanding center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.
Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today.
Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.- Dr. Thomas Frist Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth we encourage you to apply for our Cath Lab Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
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At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.