Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is looking for a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist who will engage in both direct and indirect patient care. This role includes scrubbing for diagnostic and interventional cases while monitoring hemodynamics and assisting with inventory management.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, BLS and ACLS certifications, and preferably experience in Cardiac Cath lab settings, enhancing patient care and departmental efficiency.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in Cath Lab or Special Procedures Lab.
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS Certification within 6 months required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Monitor and document procedures in the hemodynamic system.
• Educate patients and families on procedure techniques.
• Assist in ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.

Skills

Cath Lab / Special Procedures Lab experience

Patient education

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or above

Current enrollment in an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist that you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Heart Hospital of Austin, part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

• 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

Job Summary

As a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist, you are responsible for direct and indirect patient care, scrubbing for diagnostic/interventional cases, and hemodynamic monitoring. You will assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, ensuring cost efficiency, providing relevant information toward future needs, and actively supporting process improvement within the department.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Cath Lab / Special Procedures Lab experience – Preferred
• 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

EEO Statement

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.