Sulphur Springs, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Posted: 11-Oct-24
Location: Lakeway, Texas
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 24016327
****$15,000 Sign On bonus ****
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Address: 100 Medical Parkway, Lakeway, TX78738
We?re offering a $15,000 Sign On bonus to Cath Lab (CVIS) Professionals
Must have an ARRT* or RCIS certification * Open to training Radiology Techs interested in transitioning into the Cath Lab*
Work Schedule : 4 -10 Hour Day Shifts with a moderate amount of call.
Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront of medicine and among the heart and vascular hospital elite - nationally with our hospital's expansion in Round Rock, Texas. As we gear up to open our doors on January 11, 2025, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in our community.
· Our 2025 ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER EXPANSION spanning 165,000 square feet, will introduce a state-of-the-art patient tower to our Round Rock hospital, tailored to accommodate the evolving needs of our rapidly growing population.
· Among its highlights, the tower will house an innovative 11-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Implementation of advanced equipment across various departments, additional operating rooms, Cath labs, and procedural areas, expansion of our emergency department and operating suites.
· Our new OR, a technologically advanced surgical suite, includes 3D imaging and FORS (Fiber Optic Real Shape) technology, which reduces radiation exposure from imaging by up to 70%, enhancing safety for patients and staff. We are one of a few hospitals in North America with this technology.
· Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists
· Learn more and see this amazing OR *here: https://vimeo.com/985986809 https://vimeo.com/925995310
There are many reasons to join the most awarded healthcare system in Texas:
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we value our team members. Your well-being is our top priority.
Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-care and work-life balance.
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Visit BSWHealth.com/Benefits to learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spirit
Relocation assistance: Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level Immediate access to time off benefits
Competitive Wages and Incentives. Enhanced shift differential pay
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.
Cross-training across modalities
Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
Tuition: Fully funded bachelor?s and master?s degrees
JOB SUMMARY The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, under general supervision, helps Physicians during catheterization / electrophysiology lab procedures. Prepares room and equipment, instructs patients, monitors patient's condition and provides routine and emergency patient care during procedures. Contributes to the orientation and training of other team members. Help in daily, monthly, and or quarterly quality control initiative through auditing and reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Helps Physicians with arteriograms/catheterizations, permanent pacemaker implantations, implantable cardiac defibrillators, diagnostic and interventional, peripheral and coronary, interventional and thrombolytic therapy.
- Follows national and state radiation protection regulations for patients, self and staff. Provides emergency procedures (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, etc.) as needed.
- Performs pre and post-procedure care and monitoring.
- Orients patients for catheterization or electrophysiology procedures.
- Answers related questions to make patient relaxed
- Monitors patient?s ECG, pressures, temperature and impendences while in Electrophysiology Lab; notifies physician of variances.
- Helps in running RF/Cryo ablation systems, 3D mapping, and records other procedural documentation.
- Manages and maintains images that may include stenosis testing, formatting and processing on both cardiac and peripheral cases.
- Helps in procedure rooms and collects registry and quality data on appropriate forms.
- Gathers catheterize-tion data and prepares procedure reports.
- Prepares and maintains sterile fields for Lab procedures
- Orders and maintains inventory of procedure room supplies.
- Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked and equipment has not expired.
- Coordinates and/or audits resources during yearly inventories.
- Performs routine calibration and maintenance of complex equipment; notifies appropriate team members for fixes.
- Help in the orientation and training of new staff and students or extra duties as established by supervisor/manager.
- Oversees some level of quality control monitoring, such as NPSG auditing, turnaround times, performance improvement initiatives. (Daily, monthly and/or quarterly).
- Participates in mutual governance, department, hospital, or professional organizations and committees. This can also include LEAN initiatives, NOBLE, 5S projects, inter-departmental committee, or any professional organization participation, QC assurance with managers, etc.
- Oversees the committee as requested.
- Transports patients to and from procedural area.
- Demonstrates good customer service skills.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Education and/or Experience requirements (must meet one of the following): - Associates degree in a related field of, or - Completion of US military training program and experience equivalent to an Associate?s equivalent or 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience, or - 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience.
- Must be available for On Call response requirements per facility/department policy.
- Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular values, instrumentation and techniques.
- Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following 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
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
- ACLS (ACLS): ACLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.
- ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R), Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS), Cert EP Specialist (CEPS), Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT), Reg Cardio Electrophysiology (RCES), Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Sp (RCIS): Must meet one of the following:American Registry of Radiologic Tech(ARRT-R) and MRTnthru TX Medical Board, or Cardio Invasive Spec(RCIS), or Reg Cardiac Electro Spec(RCES), or Cert Electro Spec(CEPS), or Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS).