RATE: $100
SHIFT: 5 DAYS, 8 HR/
Catheterization
Laboratory
Technician
II
is
an
experienced
member
of
the
cath
lab
team,
proficient
in
supporting
a
wide
range
of
diagnostic
and
interventional
cardiac
procedures.
This
role
involves
meticulous
preparation
of
the
lab,
equipment,
and
supplies,
ensuring
accurate
patient
documentation,
and
maintaining
a
stringent
sterile
technique
throughout
procedures.
The
Technician
II
also
serves
as
a
valuable
resource
and
preceptor
for
junior
technicians
and
technologists,
sharing
expertise
in
advanced
procedures
and
technology
while
upholding
the
highest
standards
of
patient
safety
and
departmental
efficiency.
expectations
of
the
applicable
OneCHRISTUS
Competencies:
Leader
of
Self,
Leader
of
Others,
or
Leader
of
Leaders.Promotes
Organizational
Principles
of
Catholic
Healthcare;
Solidarity,
Holistic
Care,
Respect
for
Human
Life,
Participatory
Community
of
Work
and
Mutual
Respect,
Stewardship,
Act
in
communion
with
the
Church.Ensures
major
equipment
is
operational
in
assigned
area(s)
and
documents
as
required
for
quality
control;
reports
any
issues
through
chain
of
command
and
per
hospital
process.Participates
in
daily
room
checks
and
stocking
of
supplies.Accesses
daily
patient
schedule
and
appropriate
patient
information
for
assigned
procedures.Ensures
appropriate
equipment,
supplies,
and
room
configuration
for
all
procedures.Collaborates
with
procedure
team
and
Cath
Lab
Lead/Coordinator
to
ensure
appropriate
patient
care
and
departmental
efficiency
at
all
times.Ensures
proper
patient
information
is
entered
into
cath
lab
computer
and
imaging
systems.Ensures
proper
procedure
documentation,
hemodynamic
measurements/recording,
and
ECG
recognition
during
assigned
procedures.Ensures
patient
position
is
appropriate
and
safely
secured
on
procedure
table
per
procedure
type.Trains
and
completes
competencies
to
set
up
and
operate
cath
lab
equipment
including,
but
not
limited
to:
imaging
(intravascular
ultrasound-IVUS,
intracardiac
echo-ICE),
contrast
injector,
hemodynamic
system,
intra-aortic
balloon
pump,
rotational
atherectomy,
thrombectomy,
left
ventricular
assist
device,
etc.Supports
and
anticipates
the
needs
of
the
physician
and
ensures
patient
safety
when
scrubbing
procedures;
moves/pans
table
appropriately
during
fluoro
and
X-Ray
acquisition.Adheres
to
aseptic
technique
100%
of
the
time
during
procedures
and
stops
the
line
if
a
break
in
sterile
technique
is
identified.Adheres
to
organizational
policies
and
processes
related
to
patient
safety,
patient
privacy,
infection
control
(hand
hygiene),
and
patient
communication
before,
during,
and
after
procedure.Collaborates
with
others
on
the
team
in
sharing
knowledge;
to
gain
and
provide
appropriate
knowledge
as
appropriate;
to
foster
teamwork
and
team
cohesion.Supports
the
department
and
team
by
engaging
in
patient
transport
as
appropriate.Obtains
and
maintains
proficiency
in
access
site
management.Acts
as
radiation
safety
representative
for
patients
and
team
while
X-Ray
is
used
but
is
not
licensed
to
administer
fluoro
imaging.Adheres
to
the
attendance
policy
and
departmental
productivity
standards.Supports
the
department
and
organization s
commitment
to
Zero
Harm
and
Customer
Service.Adheres
to
departmental
and
organizational
dress
code.Understands
and
upholds
the
CHRISTUS
mission,
vision,
and
purpose.Supports
and
promotes
Unit-based
Councils,
process
improvement
projects,
and
a
nursing
collaborative
care
model
that
meets
requirements
for
magnet
status.Promotes
and
serves
with
respect
to
the
CHRISTUS
core
values:
Dignity,
Integrity,
Excellence,
Compassion,
Stewardship.Serves
as
a
preceptor
for
Technicians
and
Technologists
I.Acts
as
a
team
resource
for
advanced
procedures
and
technology
such
as
structural
heart
procedures,
IABP,
Impella,
and
LVAD.Job
s
degree
in
cardiovascular
technology,
radiologic
technology,
or
a
healthcare-related
field
preferredExperience2
years
of
Diagnostic,
Interventional
Radiology,
or
Cath/EP
Lab
experience
is
requiredLicenses,
Registrations,
or
CertificationsBasic
Life
Support
(BLS)
certification
is
required (AHA only)Advanced
Cardiovascular
Life
Support
(ACLS)
certification
is
required (AHA only)Pediatric
Advanced
Life
Support
(PALS)
certification
is
required to
work/perform
independently
at
Pediatric
facilities (AHA only)One
of
the
following
certifications
is
Cardiovascular
Invasive
Specialist
(RCIS)
by
CCIRegistered
Cardiac
Electrophysiology
Specialist
(RCES)
by
CCIRegistered
Cardiac
Sonographer
(RCS)
by
CCIRadiography
(R)
by
ARRTCardiac
Interventional
Radiography
(CI)
by
ARRTCardiovascular
Interventional
Radiography
(CV)
by
ARRTVascular
Interventional
Radiography
(VI)
by
ARRTAbdomen
(AB)
RDMS
by
ARDMSObstetrics
&
Gynecology
(OB/GYN)
RDMS
by
ARDMSAdult
Echocardiography
(AE)
RDCS
by
ARDMSRegistered
Vascular
Technologist
(RVT)
by
ARDMSWork
Schedule:5
Days
-
8
HoursWork
Time
General Commentsbackfill
replacement
for
Hernan
Visser
No. of Positions: 1/1.
Position creation Position