Cardiac Cath/Ep Tech-PRN
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Interested in a career with both meaning and
growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of
the many other areas of healthcare administration and support,
everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the
health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to
our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse
healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125
years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn
and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job.
It’s our passion. Primary Purpose Conducts specialized examinations
in Cardiovascular Radiology ensuring that procedures are performed
according to Parkland, stat, and regulatory standards. Minimum
Specifications Education • Must be a graduate of an accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program
(AAHEP) Radiology Program or an accredited Cardiovascular Invasive
Specialist program (RCIS). Experience • Must have a minimum of one
year experience in Special Procedures and /or Cath/EP Lab.
Equivalent Education and/or Experience • May have an equivalent
combination of education and experience to substitute for the
experience requirements. Certification/Registration/Licensure •
Must have an American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT)
certification; OR, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
(RCIS) within 3 months of hire. • Must obtain a Medical Radiologic
Technologist (MRT) OR Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist
(LMRT) by Texas Department of Health or Texas Medical Board within
9 months of start date. • Certification in Advanced Cardiopulmonary
Lifesaving certificate (ACLS) must be attained within 90 days of
employment and must be maintained throughout employment. • Must
have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course
completion card or successfully complete a course upon initial
orientation from one of the following: American Heart Association,
American Red Cross Rescuer, Military Training Network. Skills or
Special Abilities • Must possess a thorough working knowledge of
radiologic special procedures and knowledge of computer software
applications. • Must be able to demonstrate oral and written
communication skills, interpersonal skills and time management
skills. Responsibilities 1. Conducts specialized examinations in
cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular studies and/or
electrophysiology studies. 2. Serves as a lead worker and resource
to medical and clinical staff as needed. 3. Assists with
identification, preparation and draping of patients, and room
preparation for routine procedures. Reads physicians’
orders/protocols and if necessary, communicates with physicians on
protocols for routine procedures, and selects equipment in accord
with the protocols and regulatory, statutory and Parkland standards
to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction. 4. Collaborates with
intra-procedure team to provide safe patient care. Participates
consistently in Universal Protocol and site marking identification
(when applicable). 5. Maintains and calibrates equipment,
instituting and recording all preventive maintenance procedures,
troubleshooting and reporting or seeking repair to maintain
equipment operability. Conducts maintenance on special procedures
equipment and calibrates such equipment prior to each procedure,
instructing technologists in the operation of special procedures
equipment as needed to ensure quality care for patients. 6.
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer
satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and
monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of
the department and Parkland. 7. Stays abreast of the latest
developments, advancements, and trends in the field of
cardiovascular technology by attending seminars/workshops, reading
professional journals, actively participating in professional
organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure.
Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. 8.
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies,
laws and guidelines that impact cardiovascular technology and the
cardiac labs area. Revises procedures for repeated use of special
procedures equipment and develops effective internal controls that
promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program
requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and
private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to
ensure proper understanding. Job Accountabilities 1. Identifies
ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors
results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the
department and Parkland. 2. Stays abreast of the latest
developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending
seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively
participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining
certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into
current work practices. 3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules,
regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area.
Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence
with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and
federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance
as needed to ensure proper understanding. LI-SS2 Parkland Health
and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or
over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, disability, national origin, marital status, political
belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our
patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and
smoke-free campus.
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