Staff Position

Cath Lab Technologist
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
5x8 hrs

$36-51/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care1089 bedsOracle Cerner

Benefits

  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • School loan reimbursement

Qualifications

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Description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Takes radiologic films of the body requiring specialized or complicated procedures to assist in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries. Acts as an assistant to the physician during invasive radiological procedures. The senior technologist serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff. Also assists management with supervisory responsibilities.Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.
  • Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required.
  • Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R), required.


Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • Four (4) years of prior experience as a Special Procedures Technologist.
  • Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.


Principal Accountabilities
  • Performs special/invasive radiology procedures on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: prepares patients for exam, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
  • Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the department.
  • Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.
  • Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely.
  • Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and department support staff.
  • Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its pertinent to the exam being performed.
  • Performs quality assurance on radiology equipment. Recommends equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and any other accreditation.
  • Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department.
  • Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume.
  • Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues.
  • Responsible for supply management.
  • Takes emergency call within the department.
  • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
  • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #100160003. Posted job title: cath lab tech

Facility

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 1089 beds
  • Oracle Cerner
ADDRESS6411 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
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Employer

Memorial Hermann Health System

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About
Company Overview:Charting a better future. A future that’s built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 33,000+ employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do – charting a better future for all.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.
Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.
Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.
Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.
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Staff jobs$25–60/hour
Local contracts$25–60/hour
Per Diem / PRN roles$25–60/hour
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