Job Description

At Memorial Hermann, were about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary

Position responsible for assisting physicians in the cath lab as part of a team who performs both diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures being proficient in all aspects of Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, requiring minimal supervision; for participation in the development of clinical pathways and monitoring of performance outcomes; for serving as a Team Leader and expert in the specialty.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

* One (1) of the following required:

* Graduate of an academic program of health sciences or invasive cardiovascular technology; or

* Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing; or

* If employee has been credentialed as an RCIS by the CCI since 2013 or earlier, formal education is not required

Licenses/Certifications:

* Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support and one (1) of the following required:

* Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or

* Registered Radiological Technologist in Cardiovascular-InterventionalTechnology (ARRT-CV) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; or

* Licensed Vocational Nurse by the State of Texas

Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills:

* Four (4) years of prior experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, required

* Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions

* Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

* Provides technical support to physicians during catheterization procedures as a scrub technician, charter or driver, providing physician with handling of sterile equipment
* Records all types of cardiovascular procedures; performs physiologic monitoring of patients during procedures interpreting ECG patterns and dysrhythmias;
* Analyzes arterial and venous blood gas and respired gas samples through the operation of automatic analyzing equipment to determine patients cardiac output, metabolic state and oxygen saturation.
* Enters patient data in computer for patient record at a competent level and according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
* Operates recording and imaging equipment, as required, and maintains quality control of hemodynamic equipment and film processing equipment. Identifies and helps resolve equipment malfunctions.
* Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.
* Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department.
* Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and department support staff.
* Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volumes
* Intervenes to help solve issues and complaints
* Identifies areas of opportunity within department and makes recommendations for quality and/or process improvement.
* Maintains supplies and equipment in the Cardiac Cath Laboratory according to department standards.
* Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
* Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
* Other duties as assigned.