Cardiac Cath Lab Rad Tech

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in Houston, TX is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Rad Tech to join a team delivering advanced care for lifesaving cardiac procedures.

You will assist physicians with angiograms, angioplasties and stent placements, prepare patients, operate and maintain cath lab equipment, and monitor responses while maintaining sterile, safe conditions.

Qualifications

• ARRT and Radiology Technologist – Texas Department of Health or RCIS.
• RCIS staff members who do not hold an ARRT certification must be under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner credentialed for invasive procedures.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Demonstrated current clinical competence as outlined in the orientation checklist.
• Maintains competency with an Annual Skills Checklist.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians with complex cardiac and vascular procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties, and stent placements.
• Preparing and supporting patients and families with care, education, and reassurance before, during, and after procedures.
• Operating and maintaining advanced equipment to deliver safe and effective treatment.
• Monitoring patient responses with vigilance and compassion to ensure the highest level of care.
• Safeguarding a sterile, safe environment while serving as an advocate for every patient.

Education

ARRT/RCIS credential

Job description

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 HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Every heartbeat matters—and as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist, you’ll be part of the team that protects them. In this role, you’ll stand alongside physicians and colleagues to deliver advanced care during lifesaving cardiac procedures. With access to state-of-the-art cath lab technology, a strong team by your side, and the support you need to balance work and life, you’ll be empowered to deliver the safe, high-quality care you take pride in delivering. From guiding patients and families through their journey to ensuring precision in every step of treatment, you’ll bring both skill and compassion to moments that improve more lives in more ways.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting physicians with complex cardiac and vascular procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties, and stent placements
• Preparing and supporting patients and families with care, education, and reassurance before, during, and after procedures
• Operating and maintaining advanced equipment to deliver safe and effective treatment
• Monitoring patient responses with vigilance and compassion to ensure the highest level of care
• Safeguarding a sterile, safe environment while serving as an advocate for every patient

What Qualifications You Will Need:

ARRT and Radiology Technologist – Texas Department of Health or RCIS

• RCIS staff members who do not hold an ARRT certification:
• Must be under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner credentialed for invasive procedures (e.g., Cardiologist, Radiologist, or Vascular Surgeon); and
• Must comply with all applicable state laws, rules, and regulations governing the performance of radiologic procedures.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Demonstrated current clinical competence, as outlined in the appropriate orientation checklist
• Maintains competency on a consistent basis (i.e., Annual Skills Checklist)
• Challenges EKG test, or takes EKG course.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of employment
• Thorough technical knowledge

Able to deal with stressful situations and to stand for long periods of time

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

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