Cardiovascular Technologist / Cath Lab

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Cardiovascular Technologist in Harker Heights, TX. Will perform diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular exams, operate the hemodynamics system, and assist with table-side support while ensuring radiation safety and patient advocacy.

Requires ARRT or RCIS/LMRT licensure, TX state license, BLS within 14 days of hire and ACLS certification. Prior radiologic or cardiovascular tech experience preferred; Seton Medical Center Harker

Qualifications

• ARRT/RCIS/LMRT licensure or equivalent Texas licensure
• Graduate of an accredited radiologic or cardiovascular technology program
• BLS within 14 days of hire
• ACLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular examinations
• Explain procedures to patients and families
• Obtain patient history prior to procedures
• Operate imaging and table-side support for procedures while minimizing radiation exposure
• Manage CPACS/HIS data entry and patient documentation
• Maintain ALARA and patient comfort and safety
• Provide basic nursing care and coordinate with team
• Assist in equipment setup and troubleshooting as needed

Skills

ARRT licensure

RCIS

LMRT

X-ray imaging

CPACS operation

Education

GMRT license / Texas licensed radiologic technologist

RCIS licensure alternative

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Graduate of accredited radiologic or cardiovascular program

Tools

Diagnostic X-ray equipment

Contrast power injector

CPACS

Hemodynamic equipment

Electrophysiology equipment

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , PRN, 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 and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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.