Cardiac Cath Technologist - Clear Lake

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Webster, Texas, is seeking a skilled professional to deliver high-quality patient care and technical expertise in cardiac procedures. This role involves preparing patients, monitoring hemodynamics, and ensuring safety during interventions. The ideal candidate will be licensed and ideally has experience in Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology. Join a dedicated team that values patient safety and technical proficiency in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Competent in identifying and responding to abnormal cardiac rhythms.
• Experience in performing and reporting point-of-care testing.
• Knowledge of infection control measures and proper aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures and assess their needs.
• Maintain patient safety and document data related to emergencies.
• Monitor and document hemodynamics during procedures.
• Assist as circulator, monitor, scrub and holding area personnel.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain aseptic technique.
• Operate radiographic equipment and document images.
• Record data in Radiology Information System and hospital systems.
• Assist physicians in diagnosing cardiac and peripheral vascular conditions with catheter.

Skills

Patient care

Technical expertise in Cardiac Catheterization

Emergency interventions

Hemodynamics monitoring

Aseptic technique

Education

Associate of Science degree or Cardiovascular Technology program

Tools

Radiological equipment

Radiology Information System

Cardiac Catheterization System

Job description

Job Summary

Scope: Deliver high-quality patient care and technical expertise in Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology procedures. Assist with cardiac, vascular, and interventional procedures, competently performing emergency interventions as needed, while adhering to established standards under the guidance of a credentialed invasive cardiologist or electrophysiologist.

Function: Functions may differ based on specialty between radiologic trained technologists and cardiovascular trained technologist.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares patient for Cardiac Cath and EP procedures by accurately assessing patient’s needs and providing patient education.
• Monitors and documents hemodynamics and procedural events including moderate sedation per Moderation policy and departmental guidelines.
• Competent in identifying cardiac rhythms, waveforms and abnormal ranges and taking appropriate intervention.
• Demonstrates ability to perform different aspects of responsibilities within the department such as circulator, monitor, scrub and holding area personnel assistant.
• Provides for patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints and maintains precautions. Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to interpret and respond to patient data and hemodynamic responses during pre, intra and post Cath and EP procedures.
• Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT).
• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic and sterile technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures.
• May support physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments with the use of a catheter determined by credentials.
• Operates computer and radiographic equipment for image production and documentation of images and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
• Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System, Cardiac Catheterization System, and Hospital Information System.
• Monitors radiation exposure including examination of the lead aprons for the department dependent on specialty.
• Practices safety measures in radiography and Environment of Care dependent on specialty.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree or completion of a Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cardiac Cath and/or Interventional Radiology experience.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Required: ARRT and Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist.

• or RCIS
• BLS / ACLS

Salary Range

Salary to commensurate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States - Texas - Webster

Work Locations

1603 - Clear Lake Hospital

Job

Patient Care

Organization

UTMB Health

Job Level

Day Shift

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Team Lead / Technical

Regular

Regular

Job Posting

Feb 17, 2026, 10:17:35 AM