Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan with match

Education assistance

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to provide direct and indirect patient care, scrubbing for diagnostic/interventional cases, and hemodynamic monitoring. You will support inventory, cost efficiency, and process improvement within the department.

The role requires cath lab experience, appropriate certifications, and enrollment in an invasive cardiovascular program; candidates with BLS/ACLS and RCIS/RCES/RT credentials within specified timelines are preferred.

Qualifications

• Cath Lab/Special Procedures Lab experience preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Enrollment in an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications per policy; ACLS due within 6 months; RCIS/RCES/RT license within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Scrub diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Monitor and document procedures in the hemodynamic system.
• Educate patients and family members on procedural aspects.
• Assist in ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or higher

Enrollment in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program

BLS/ACLS certifications; ACLS required within 6 months

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist today with Heart Hospital of Austin.

Benefits

Heart Hospital of Austin 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 free 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.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Come join our team as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.

Job Summary

Job Summary and Qualifications As aCardiac Cath Lab Technologist,youare responsible for direct and indirect patient care,scrubbing for diagnostic/interventional cases andhemodynamic monitoring. You will assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, cost efficiency, providing appropriate information towards future needs and actively supportsprocess improvement within the department.

• You willscrub diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures
• You will monitor and document procedure in the hemodynamic system
• You will educate patients and family members regarding the technical aspects of the procedure
• You will assist in ordering supplies/maintaining inventory

Experience

• Cath Lab/Special Procedures Lab experience -Preferred

Education

• High School Diploma – Required
• Associate degree or above – Preferred
• Current Enrollment in an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program – Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS Certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• ACLS Certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy– Required within 6 months
• RCIS, or RCES, or RT ( R ) license from an accrediting body – Required within 12 months

Heart Hospital of Austin, a proud member of St. David's HealthCare, stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms—three of which are hybrid—alongside three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive track record as a 12-year recipient of Merative's (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from Healthgrades as Texas's No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.

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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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 Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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