Cardiac Cath Lab Rad Tech PRN at HCA Houston Healthcare West

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Cardiac Cath Lab Rad Tech PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare West which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare West, 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 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.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  

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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(an) Cardiac Cath Lab Rad Tech PRN 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

The CVIR Technologist assists the physician and the nurse with patient care by performing Imaging duties. Also participates in patient/family teaching for pre and post procedures, provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary staff and other patient care personnel in maintaining standards of professional practice in the clinical CVIR setting.

What you will do in this role:

• Compiles with HCA Standards of Behavior and Conduct
• Assists the nurse and physician in addressing the patients’ needs including physical, psychological, social, and educational needs.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and keeps the healthcare team informed of changes in the patient's condition during the procedure and post-procedure.
• Responsible for x-ray related duties in the operation of the CVIR.
• Communicates observations of patient's response to care provided and participates in patient teaching.
• Shares acquired knowledge and skills with other members of the health team.
• Maintains competence in cardiovascular and interventional radiology procedures and records attendance/participation at continuing education classes.
• Actively participates in quality assurance measures implemented by Hospital and CVIR Policy and Procedures and in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Communicates effectively to optimize patient care, express positive customer relations and contribute to a supportive and cooperative working environment.
• Identifies own professional development and clinical learning needs; communicates them to management; and shares in the responsibility for fulfilling those needs.
• Complies with department, facility and system policies and procedures and is at work when scheduled, completing work in a timely manner.
• Maintains attendance expectations.
• Performs other duties as required including the unit specific duties as identified on the Competency Skills Checklist.
• Determines technical values to be used on individual patient and pre-sets imaging system accordingly.
• Programs injection system reflecting the requirements of the procedure in progress and the patient condition.
• Assists other technical personnel in ensuring that adequate radiation protection procedures are practiced in regard to the patient, the physician, and other employees in the imaging suites.
• Properly processes post procedure imaging and archiving.
• Participates in patient preparation prior to procedure.
• Radiation Exposure will occur. Protective lead covering must be worn at all times during imaging procedures.
• May include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist
• 6 months experience in Diagnostic Imaging is required, and one year of experience in special procedure area is preferred
  
• Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
• Associate Degree

HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service, 300+ bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Houston communities for over 30 years. We proudly provide Houston residents with exceptional healthcare, including a vast-array of medical services from board-certified doctors and nationally accredited departments. We are recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and under an affiliation agreement with The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, we are able to bring our community The Woman’s Hospital of Texas at West Houston, a three-story cardiac and critical care tower. The Sugar Land Cancer Center and the Sugar Land Diagnostic Center, departments with HCA Houston Healthcare West, provide additional services to meet the needs of our community. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"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 Cardiac Cath Lab Rad Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. 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