ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

Job Duties

• Assist physicians with cardiac catheterization, vascular studies, and procedures like balloon angioplasty and stent placement, focusing on heart structure, blood flow, including blockages and other exams; congenital heart disease, peripheral angiograms, endomyocardial biopsies and pacemakers.
• Provide direct support to physicians by assisting with aseptic techniques supporting and maintaining a sterile field during procedures including cardiac-related devices such as catheters, guidewires, and other procedural instruments.
• Operate and document hemodynamic data, patient symptoms, and responses during procedures. Monitor and promptly communicate changes in electrocardiogram (EKG), blood pressure, oxygen saturation, or other critical parameters to the physician and care team.
• Operate imaging tables and position patients to achieve optimal fluoroscopic visualization. Set parameters for radiation dose and manage digital image acquisition processes. Ensure radiation safety by adhering to established practices that are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) and safety standards for patients and staff.
• Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and applicability to interventional procedures. Screen patients for contrast allergies, contraindications, and appropriateness that would prohibit or modify the exam. Communicate with physicians to discuss stat/urgent findings.
• Interview the patient (two patient identifiers), obtaining pertinent medical history pertaining to the procedure’s clinical criteria. Apply technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures, adhering to age-specific guidelines safely.
• Advocate effectively for patients and families by addressing concerns promptly, escalating complaints to the manager or designated representative, and using the chain of command to resolve issues.
• Ensure images and information are appropriately documented with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
• Complete all documentation requirements after procedures, including electronic health record (EHR) updates, hemodynamics, accurate supply scanning, and charge documentation. Ensure proper archiving of images to MIMPS medical image management processing systems (previously called PACS) by following quality control measures.
• Prioritize the safe and efficient transport of patients to and from the cardiovascular department by utilizing appropriate hand-offs for optimal care.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues, initiate first-line service ticket requests and notify the supervisor for follow-up actions. Perform quality control testing and report problems with medical equipment to biomed/service engineer, with additional correspondence to department leadership.
• Actively participate in codes and rapid response. Communicate shift hand-off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with oncoming staff.
• Engage in equitable distribution of departmental workloads. Take responsibility for workplace actions, report errors promptly, and resolve them appropriately.
• Actively participate in providing orientation and training for new hires and students, ensuring that procedures are performed according to set standards.
• Function in the department as a part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborate in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines.
• Prioritize and assist with scheduling exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times, and address stat requests.
• On-call is required: 30 minutes arrival time after notification.

 

 

• Licenses and Certifications
  (ARRT-R) Reg Techngst Radiography Upon Hire and
  (MRT) MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECH Upon Hire and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire and
  (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire or
  (RCIS) REG CARDIOVASCULAR INV SP Upon Hire and
  (LMRT) LIMITED MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST within 180 Days and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire and
  (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire
   

• Experience
  1 year experience in a cardiac catheter/electrophysiology or interventional radiology department

   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and techniques for cardiac interventional procedures.
• Expertise in aseptic procedures, radiation safety protocols, regulatory adherence, and the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Technical expertise with imaging and monitoring equipment.
• Strong patient care, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Organizational efficiency and effective problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
• Attention to detail, physical stamina, and multitasking under stress.
• Adherence to safety protocols, patient advocacy, and quality improvement focus.
• Commitment to professional development and implementing process enhancements.
   

• P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Appearance: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.
• C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.
• T-Teamwork: In our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

Salary
Salary Negotiable

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

 

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.