HCA Healthcare Hiring for Lead Cath Lab Tech at Live Oak, Texas Full Time

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Cath Lab Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Northeast which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Northeast, 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

• 401(k) 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Lead Cath Lab Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are 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

The Lead Cardiovascular Technologist is a professional with in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill and competency who functions as an integral part of the team by participating, implementing, and assisting in the care of patients in the cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Demonstrates expert level knowledge for all Catheterization Lab practices and procedures and provides continuous care to all patients with multiple needs.

Acute and Technical Work Includes:

· Cardiac catheterizations, CTO complexity, Balloon Valvuloplasties, Peripheral Vascular cases

· High-level Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement – celebrating 200 TAVRs.

· MitraClip procedures, Atrial Septal Defect closures, Ventricular Septal Defect closures, Balloon Valvuloplasties.

· ECMO-CPR with patients coming to the Cath Lab directly from EMS

· Largest ECMO program in Texas (need to verify)

· Pediatric congenital program including high-risk interventions

· Research programs (CorCinch, Apollo program, Door-to-Unloading (Impella), Accurate trials, etc.)

· Transplant program that utilizes CardioMEMS, right heart catheterizations, and biopsies

What you will do in this role:

• You will be proficient in all cardiac catheterization procedures while functioning in a primary role as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technician or Hemodynamic Recorder.

• You will identify cardiac structures, coronary vasculature, and the associated disease processes.

• You will practice radiation safety and observes all principles to ALARA.

• You will assists the physician in obtaining or entering data into the Physiologic Monitoring System(s) for accurate assessment of left and/or right-sided Hemodynamic pressure measurements.

• You will accurately report Ejection Fraction by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac function, utilizing Left Ventricular Analysis program(s).

• You will ensure that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived for long-term storage.

• You will verify the presence of all components of procedure information in both hard copy and computerized formats.

What qualifications you will need:

• You must have a High school graduate or equivalent

• As a New hire as of 06/01/2013 you must have ONE of the following:

• A. Two (2) years full-time Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience B. An Associate Degree or equivalent college hours (62 semester hours) in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering, or any primary science or higher AND one (1) year (full-time or full-time equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. C. Baccalaureate degree in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering, or any primary science AND six (6) months (full-time or fulltime equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. D. Graduate of an accredited (by CHEA, USDOE, or CMA) program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. E. 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.

• You will complete initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit 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, Aspiration/Extraction devices, Distal Embolization Protection devices, PTA and Peripheral Stent implantation, Vascular Closure devices Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Temporary Transvenous Pacing, Implantable Defibrillators/Pacemakers all of which can occur on an Elective/ Emergent basis

• As a new hire as of 06/01/2013 you must have ONE of the below listed certifications:

• a) RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) from CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)b) ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed, full service hospital. We are home to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care.

We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We handle patients with urgency. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCIa. All complaints are handled crucially. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our employees. We have received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. This is awarded for implementing specific quality improvements. These measures were outlined by the American Heart Association. The improvements impact the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This was outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We have been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A.

“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 Lead Cath Lab Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.