Cardiac Cath Lab Tech – Local & Travel Assignment

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Texas is seeking a qualified cardiovascular professional to assist in the cardiac cath lab. You will scrub monitors and circulate in all invasive procedures, supporting physicians and staff with clinical and technical aspects of cardiovascular care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients before, during, and after procedures, developing plans of care, and teaching patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiology or equivalent; basic EKG course required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Radiology or equivalent is preferred.
• 6 months in cath lab/cardiac intervention lab required.
• 1 year experience providing cardiac cath, radiology care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and growth and development needs of the patient.
• Completes pre, intra and post procedure assessment.
• Informs nurse/MD of any changes in patient’s condition.
• Develops a plan of care for procedure and individualizes to patient problems.
• Provides teaching and guidance to patient and/or family as well as staff members.
• Able to execute x-ray for desired views and print images.
• Sets priorities for care of patients based on needs and resources.
• Identifies and responds to emergency patient care solutions.
• Assists with set-up, insertion, and care of temporary and permanent pacemakers.

Education

Associate degree in Radiology or equivalent, basic EKG course.

Bachelor’s degree in Radiology or equivalent

Job description

Tenet Healthcare in Texas is seeking a qualified cardiovascular professional to assist in the cardiac cath lab. You will scrub monitors and circulate in all invasive procedures, supporting physicians and staff with clinical and technical aspects of cardiovascular care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients before, during, and after procedures, developing plans of care, and teaching patients and families.