Cath Lab Technologist

Huntsville Memorial Hospital; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Retirement 401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Huntsville Memorial Hospital is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist to assist in procedures, prepare patients, review charts for consent and labs, and monitor patients post-procedure. The role emphasizes high-quality, collaborative patient care within the heart and vascular team.

Education includes vocational nursing or radiologic technology; Texas licensure as a Radiology Technologist is required, with LVN holding RCIS considered. BLS and ACLS certifications are required within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of vocational nursing or a medical radiologic technology program.
• Experience: None required. One year of clinical experience in Cardiac and Peripheral Vascular Interventions, Radiology, or related specialty preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Radiology Technologist in the State of Texas. Will consider an LVN with RCIS. BLS within 60 days; ACLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procedures and prepare patients (IV placement, blood collection, site preparation).
• Review patient charts to ensure consents and labs are in place.
• Monitor patients post-procedure (site management, vital signs, telemetry).
• Collaborate with the heart and vascular team to provide high-quality patient care.

Skills

Cath Lab Procedures

Patient Preparation

Vital Signs Monitoring

Telemetry Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Vocational Nursing program

Medical Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Radiology Equipment

Job description

Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Cath Lab Technologist assists in procedures, prepares patients for procedures (IV placement, blood collection, and site preparation), reviews patient chart to ensure consents and appropriate labs are in place, and monitors patients post-procedure (site management, vital sign and telemetry monitoring). The Cath Lab Technologist will ensure high quality, effective patient care, while working collaboratively to integrate the goals of the HVC with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. The Cath Lab Technologist functions as a member of the heart and vascular team; possesses skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the patient population.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a school of vocational nursing or a medical radiologic technology program. Experience: None required. One year of clinical experience in Cardiac and Peripheral Vascular Interventions, Radiology, or related specialty preferred. Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Radiology Technologist in the State of Texas. Will consider an LVN with RCIS. Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources