Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Cardiac Cath Lab Rad Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rapides Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Cardiac Cath Lab Rad Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Assist in transportation of patients to and from the Cath Lab; assist Physicians and Cath Lab personnel as needed per procedure; assist in nurse care activities. Plan of care will include all age groups with the exception of infants.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain safe, physical environment and required equipment and supplies
• Give direct patient care as delegated
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to all age groups
• Provide patient/family education that promotes healthy behaviors, supports recovery and enables the patients to be involved in decisions about their own care
• Respect patient privacy and confidentiality of personal communication with or about patients
• Notifies the circulator nurse of any changes in patients’ conditions noted, problems encountered and need for change in plan of care
• Supply inventory maintenance
• Be an effective member of the health care team by:
• Restocking rooms as assigned
• Assisting with all aspects of care of patient to provide quality care
• Assisting with orientation of new employees
• Pulling case supplies for procedures
• Participating in unit conferences and quality improvement projects
• Continually develops skills to maintain competence and expand role to high level CV Tech and to function optimally
• Able to identify potential or actual victims of abuse and understands proper reporting mechanism
• Able to recognize adverse drug reactions and demonstrates understanding of proper reporting mechanism once reaction is identified
• Use of patient care equipment and supplies safely and efficiently by practicing principles of good body mechanics and moving equipment and patients
• Removing discontinued use equipment from surgery rooms and storing in proper places
• Reporting broken/defective equipment/supplies promptly and removing from service
• Instrument set maintenance
• Handling equipment safely trying to eliminate damage or breakage
• Notifying circulator of used supplies and equipment so appropriate charge records may be maintained
• Informing circulator of use of implantable supplies to assure tracking of devices maintained
• Assuring sterility of processed instruments
• Understanding principles in sterile processing and storing sterile supplies to maintain integrity
• Demonstrates compliance to policies related to proper posting of surgical cases and processing patients through the surgery department
• Commitment to professional growth
• Sets personal goals to achieve personal satisfaction related to job performance
• Attends educational programs/in-services related to job performance and self-development programs
• Maintain sterile technique according to established policies & procedures by: Maintaining sterile field until the patient leaves the operating room
• Following aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies
• Adhering to policies and procedure for scrubbing, donning gown and gloves, and setting up surgical field and Mayo stand
• Assisting with the needle, sponge, and instrument count according to set policies
• Shares responsibility for carrying out the physicians’ orders by reviewing and following preference cards
• Communicates any patient’s report of pain to the nursing staff
• Assists in following as needed:
• Transport of patients between holding- surgery area
• Perform surgical site prep as directed by physician
• Recognizes possible signs and symptoms of complications of blood transfusion reactions i.e.; itching, rash, back pain and reports to nurse immediately
• Demonstrates accountability for assigned duties, i.e. case preparation, set-up, turn-over in a timely manner, cleaning, removal of appropriate equipment, stocking daily of assigned surgery room
• Demonstrates accountability for assigned specialty areas of equipment and supplies to assure adequate stock for case needs
• Exhibits good interpersonal skills and maintains a collegial relationship with all team members
• Strict adherence to the attendance policy

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
• Associate Degree
• State License Radiological Practical Technician, or State Registered Radiologic Technician
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

No Travel Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiac Cath Lab Rad Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.