Cath Lab Tech

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) plan with match

Tuition and certification support

Paid time off & disability coverage

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System in Texas seeks a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to support physicians during lifesaving cardiac procedures using state‑of‑the‑art cath lab technology. The role emphasizes patient education, precision in treatment, and compassionate care within a strong team environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with angiograms, angioplasties, and stent placements, as well as preparing patients and maintaining advanced equipment for safe, high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or GED required.
• Experience: one of: 1 year invasive cardiovascular tech experience; associate degree/62 sem hrs in health/science; CHEA/USDOE/CMA accredited program; non-accredited program with 1 year training & 800 clinical hours.
• Licenses/registrations: ARRT; RCIS/RCES within 24 months; RCIS; RCES; Certified Surgical Tech or Registered Respiratory Therapist; EMT‑B/EMT‑P or military EMT with 10+ years experience.
• Initial training in diagnostic cardiac catheterization, peripheral angiography/PTCA and related devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with complex cardiac/vascular procedures (angiograms, angioplasties, stent placements).
• Prepare and support patients and families before, during, and after procedures.
• Operate and maintain advanced cath lab equipment to deliver safe, effective treatment.
• Monitor patient responses with vigilance to ensure high-quality care.
• Maintain sterile environment and advocate for every patient.

Skills

Invasive cardiovascular tech exp

Diagnostic cardiac catheterization

Peripheral angiography/PTCA

Stent implantation assistance

Aspirations/extraction devices

Vascular closure devices

Intra‑aortic balloon pump

Temporary pacing/ICU rhythm support

Implantable defibrillators/pacemakers

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate degree or 62 semester hours in health/science

CHEA/USDOE/CMA accredited invasive cardiovascular tech program

Non-programmatically accredited program with 1 year training & 800 clinical hours

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Every heartbeat matters—and as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist, you’ll be part of the team that protects them. In this role, you’ll stand alongside physicians and colleagues to deliver advanced care during lifesaving cardiac procedures. With access to state‑of‑the‑art cath lab technology, a strong team by your side, and the support you need to balance work and life, you’ll be empowered to deliver safe, high‑quality care you take pride in delivering. From guiding patients and families through their journey to ensuring precision in every step of treatment, you’ll bring both skill and compassion to moments that improve more lives in more ways.

Your Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians with complex cardiac and vascular procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties, and stent placements
• Preparing and supporting patients and families with care, education, and reassurance before, during, and after procedures
• Operating and maintaining advanced equipment to deliver safe and effective treatment
• Monitoring patient responses with vigilance and compassion to ensure the highest level of care
• Safeguarding a sterile, safe environment while serving as an advocate for every patient

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or GED required.
• Experience: New hires as of 6/1/2013 must have one of the following:
  • A. At least one year of full‑time invasive cardiovascular technology experience.
  • B. An associate degree or equivalent college hours (62 semester hours) in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any primary science or higher.
  • C. Graduate of an accredited (by CHEA, USDOE, or CMA) program in invasive cardiovascular technology.
  • D. Graduate of a non‑programmatically accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology with a minimum of one year of specialty training and at least 800 clinical hours.
• Initial and ongoing training and competencies in:
  • Diagnostic cardiac catheterization
  • Peripheral angiography / PTCA, stent implantation
  • Aspiration/Extraction devices
  • Distal embolization protection devices, PTA and peripheral stent implantation
  • Vascular closure devices
  • Intra‑aortic balloon pump
  • Temporary transvenous pacing
  • Implantable defibrillators/pacemakers (elective/emergent)
  • Various interventional radiology procedures
• Preferred: Two years of full‑time invasive cardiovascular technology experience.
• Preferred: Baccalaureate in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any primary science and six months of full‑time invasive cardiovascular technology experience.

Minimum Licenses, Certificates, or Registrations

• Must hold one of the following credentials:
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
  • Current certification eligible Cath Lab Technicians must successfully pass RCIS/RCES exam within 24 months from start date.
  • RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) from CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International).
  • RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist).
  • Certified Surgical Tech or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • EMT‑B (Basic) / EMT‑P (Paramedic) or Military EMT equivalent with 10+ years experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, family leave, long‑term and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

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.