Cath Lab Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cath Lab Tech to join their team at a premier hospital in Lake Jackson. In this role, you will be responsible for performing invasive cardiology procedures, operating advanced radiographic equipment, and ensuring patient safety through adherence to radiation safety protocols. Your expertise in cardiovascular diseases will be crucial in interpreting data and enhancing patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a compassionate healthcare environment while working alongside a skilled team dedicated to quality care and innovation.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent certification required.
• 1 year of hospital experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulating, scrub, and monitoring duties for cardiology procedures.
• Operate radiographic equipment and maintain radiation safety.

Skills

Invasive cardiology procedures

Radiation safety procedures

Recognizing arrhythmias

Troubleshooting equipment

Knowledge of cardiovascular diseases

Education

Associate's Degree

Registered Radiologic Technologist (RTR)

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Physiologic recorder/database system

Power injector

Transport monitors

Job description

Overview

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system, St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Cath Lab Tech performs duties of circulating, scrub, and monitoring of invasive cardiology procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of all invasive procedures, the equipment and supplies for each procedure, and indications for performing each procedure.

1. Operates the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures.
2. Operates physiologic recorder/database system with expertise recognizing arrhythmias and normal/abnormal waveforms.
3. Operates manifold, power injector, and other support equipment (VCR, ACT machines, oximeters, and transport monitors).
4. Able to recognize basic equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot equipment in room. Report malfunctions to Biomed promptly if unable to resolve.
5. Exhibits a strong knowledge base of cardiovascular diseases and is able to interpret data gathered during procedures and recognize potential implications in patient care or complications.
6. Helps to efficiently run schedules by maintaining a smooth and steady rate of work by working independently. Communicate with other room staff and schedule coordinator to maximize the productivity of the entire department. Perform other duties as assigned to enhance patient care and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree -OR- *Registered as a Radiologic Technologist Radiography (RTR), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT).
• American Heart BLS required.
• RCIS required.
• 1 year of experience in a hospital setting required.