Job Description
Location Perks: Victoria Texas is nestled between several major cities (Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi) offering close proximity to shopping and airports. Victoria offers 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 lab equipment. (EF)
a. Intra-Aortic balloon pump (IABP)
b. Angiojet
c. Temporary pacemaker
d. Closure devices
e. Radi wire ( FFR )
f. Filter wire
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 the professional 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.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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 14 consecutive 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 has a comprehensive 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, an imaging 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, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.
Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees 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
Medical, Dental, Vision
STD, LTD Disability
Supplemental Life, AD&D
Flexible Spending (FSA)
Employer paid life insurance and short term disability
Retirement/Investment
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
Tuition Reimbursement
Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
YMCA partnership discount for childcare
Employee Assistance Programs
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Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours,