Job Information
Surgery Care Affiliates Cath Lab Technologist - College Park Heart & Vascular Surgery Center in Conroe, Texas
Overview
Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.
The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Responsibilities
Performs various activities necessary for the preparation of the patient and the procedure room for the radiology procedures in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Reviews patient specific procedure orders to determine materials/supplies that will be needed.
Sets up/ stocks the procedure room/procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure and cleans procedure room post procedure, including but not limited to cleaning of equipment/machinery.
Conducts all necessary preparations of the patient procedure room and documents when appropriate.
Explains procedure to the patient, answers questions and addresses patient concerns.
Assists with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping.
Performs patient transfers and transports patient to and from procedure room.
Inputs patient data into the C-Arm.
Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures and administers fluoroscopy to enable the physician to see flow through the blood vessels to identify areas in need of intervention while maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient confidentiality.
Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per the organization’s medication labeling policy.
Processes x-ray images and archives to the image repository, CD or DVD to comply with the organization’s policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations.
Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving the organization’s quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools.
Assists with implementing the organization’s quality goals and facility specific action plans to achieve the organization’s quality standards.
Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures. Maintains integrity of medical records, filing paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures and performing audits on a regular basis.
Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics. Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary, and safe daily Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment daily before and after procedures.
Makes recommendations regarding replacement of equipment and repairs.
Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen, and rugs.
Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
Attends and participates in Governing Body, assisting with meeting agenda and gathering of data/material for meetings.
Ensures effective communication with physicians.
Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.
Works with the physicians and staff to ensure all necessary instruments and equipment are on hand.
Addresses physician concerns in areas of responsibility.
Assists in training and orienting new employees.
Ensures patient billing is accurate and timely by reviewing all procedures, documenting patient equipment charges, and verifying CPT and ICD9 codes are correct.
Assists with inventory, ordering of supplies and re-stocking of supplies.
Acts as Radiation Safety Officer; monitors radiation badges and conducts in-services regarding radiation safety.
Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree desirable; and Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
ACLS and BLS Certification required.
Must have ARRT Certification and be a licensed Radiology Technician by the Department of Health. RCIS is acceptable in addition to, or in lieu of, ARRT.
Per state requirements - must be licensed in radiology.
Interventional Radiology certificate preferred.
USD $45.00/Hr. USD $50.00/Hr.