Cardiovascular Technologist / Cath Lab

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Cardiovascular Technologist for a day shift, full-time role in Harker Heights, TX. You will perform diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular examinations and assist in procedures with a focus on patient safety and accurate data collection.

The ideal candidate holds ARRT GMRT or RCIS LMRT licensure, graduate credentials in radiologic or cardiovascular technology, and BLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• ARRT GMRT license or RCIS LMRT license is required.
• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology or cardiovascular technology program.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular examinations.
• Explain cardiovascular procedures to patients and families clearly.
• Obtain patient history prior to procedures.
• Provide imaging and table side assistance for cardiovascular procedures while adhering to ALARA standards.
• Operate hemodynamics system, enter demographics, and monitor and document patient information.
• Enter and retrieve patient data from CPACS and HIS systems.
• Provide minimal nursing care and establish IV access; seek assistance as needed.

Education

ARRT GMRT license or RCIS LMRT license

Graduate of accredited radiologic or cardiovascular technology program

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , Cardiac Catheterization Lab Cardiovascular Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performance of all diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular examinations.
• Explains cardiovascular procedure to the patient and / or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Obtains patient’s history prior to cardiovascular procedure.
• Performs imaging and table side assistance for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Does not energize or exposes patient to radiation unless credentialed by Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Operates hemodynamics system, entering patient’s demographics, and monitoring, recording, mapping and documenting patient information prior, during and after procedure.
• Adheres to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
• Serves as patient advocate and ensures patient autonomy.
• Enters and retrieves patient information from the Cardiology Picture Archiving Communication System (CPACS) and from the Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
• Provides minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Establishes IV access. Seeks additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a General Medical Radiologic Technologist (GMRT); OR Registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT).
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or an accredited school of cardiovascular technology.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Ability to operate medical equipment, including diagnostic x-ray equipment, contrast power injector, CPACS, hemodynamic equipment, and electrophysiology equipment.
• Previous employment as a cardiovascular technologist.