POSITION SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of the Director, Cardiology, the Special Procedure Technologist/EP lab Tech in the Cath Lab is responsible for the provision of services of a highly specialized nature to patients according to physician's orders. Provides for patient safety and high quality testing. Also responsible for the operation of all x-ray equipment, Scrubbing-in to assist the physician in complex angiographic procedures, and the provision of safe and effective care of the patient having invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cath Lab to include the immediate pre-procedure period, during the procedure, and immediately following the procedure. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to any age related needs of adults and adult- geriatric patients in the EP lab. Under direction, assumes, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement and equipment maintenance. Must be able to demonstrate to physicians a comprehensive knowledge of EKG's, EP diagnostic catheters, sheaths and ablation catheters. These individuals are the primary personnel for the Cardiac Rhythm Management patient population in the cardiac cath lab.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Graduate of an accredited or registered school of Radiology Technology or CCC Certification (RCIS)
- Must be a Registered A.R.R.T. or RCIS.
- Certified by the Texas Department of Health
- Must be technically oriented in all invasive and interventional procedures.
- Certification per unit specific competency (i.e. BLS, CPI, etc.)
- Previous experience in hospital environment preferred
- One year EP/Cath Lab experience and/or demonstrate competency in all areas of EP/Cath Lab preferred
Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.