Cath Lab Technologist

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

Location Perks: Victoria Texas is nestled between several major cities (Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi) offering close proximity to shopping and airports.Victoriaoffers the charm of a small town with access to big-city amenities. Enjoy:

• Kayaking and fishing on the Guadalupe River
• Exploring the Texas Zoo and Riverside Park
• Local art, music, and food festivals
• Short commute to the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches
• Diverse culture
• Accredited Colleges and Universities

JOB SUMMARY:

Operates and maintains all X-Ray and hemodynamic equipment in the Cath Lab. Provides direct care to surgical patients with primary emphasis on the intra-operative period and responsibility for pre-operative assessment and post-operative evaluation while applying age specific needs in the assessment, treatment and/or care of patient. Possesses substantial knowledge, judgment and skill based upon the principles of the biological, psychological and social sciences. Responsible for the general functioning of the Cath Lab and its necessary supplies and equipment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Specific:

1) Accurate documentation and charging. (EF)

2) Critically thinks and anticipates the needs of the patient and the surgeon. (EF)

3) Assists with the orientation of new personnel. (EF)

4) Takes call as assigned . (EF)

5) Cross trained to monitor, circulate, scrub and operate all cath labequipment. (EF)

a. Intra-Aortic balloon pump (IABP)

c. Temporary pacemaker

g. Thrombectomy catheters

7) Participates in the safety management and infection control programs. (EF)

Hospital:

• Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
• Performs within theprofessional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology.

Preferred: None

EXPERIENCE

Required: OJT

Preferred: 1 year as a licensed Radiologic Technologist.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: Currently registered with the ARRT ( American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ) and the TDH(Texas Department of Health).

Preferred: None

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees . Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens hasacomprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program,Birth Center with labor and delivery, animaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, andhas a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking foremployees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health

• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability

Retirement/Investment

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations

Citizens Medical Center is guided by its Mission – "to provide quality medical services at a reasonable cost to the citizens of the region."

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