Cath Lab Technologist

Methodist Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in North Texas seeks a cath lab professional to support physicians during procedures, scrub and circulator work, and monitor patient status. Requires RCIS or ARRT/TX RT(R) credentials and current AHA ACLS, plus a science-focused Associate or Bachelor’s degree or healthcare experience.

The role involves teaching, equipment operation, inventory management, patient transport, and post‑procedure care within a Magnet‑designated, high‑quality cardiac care

Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• RCIS certification within six months of date of hire.
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with science emphasis or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assist physician as monitor tech during cath lab procedures, interpreting EKGs and pressures.
• Assist physician with procedures as scrub tech and operate imaging equipment.
• Assist as circulator by monitoring patient status and handing supplies.
• Transport patient to/from department.
• Stock and clean cath lab, maintain sterile technique.
• Demonstrate medication knowledge and dosages used.
• Order supplies and manage inventory for cath lab.
• Post-procedure safety, sheath removal and hemostasis monitoring.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and prep lab for procedures.
• Support high-quality, patient-centered care across services including Level III Trauma and NICU.

Skills

AHA ACLS

RCIS Certified

ARRT / TX RT(R)

Education

Assoc. or Bachelors in science or healthcare exp

Job description

Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

10 hour shifts with call

Job Description :

Your Job:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience
• Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardio Life Support certification
• RCIS certified within six months of date of hire
• ARRT and TX RT(R) required in lieu of RCIS

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in teaching and orientation of students and new staff.
• Assists physician as a monitor tech during any procedure performed in the cath lab by interpreting basic and advanced dysrhythmia and EKG’s and operating physiologic recorder, and interpreting normal and abnormal pressures and wave forms.
• Assists physician with most procedures as a scrub tech and operates imaging equipment under direction of physician.
• Assists physician with some diagnostic procedures as a circulator by monitoring patient status during a procedure, handing supplies to the scrub tech, and operating imaging equipment under the direction of the physician.
• Assists with transport of patient to and from department.
• Cleans and stocks cath lab.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and dosages used.
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of procedures.
• Orders supplies for cath lab and demonstrates effective inventory control.
• Post procedure safety removes arterial and/or venous sheath, maintains hemostasis, and monitors patient status.
• Prepares lab for procedure by setting up for procedure and maintaining sterile technique.
• Prepares patient for procedure by shaving and prepping patient and marking arterial pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including:

• Magnet designation for nursing excellence
• Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)
• Top 10 Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly Employer (2023)

With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow.