Cath Lab Technologist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Richwood (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Cath Lab Tech to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing invasive cardiology procedures, operating advanced radiographic equipment, and ensuring patient safety. With a commitment to quality care, the organization offers a supportive environment where you can enhance your skills and make a difference in patient outcomes. Join a team dedicated to compassionate healthcare and contribute to the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about cardiology and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of experience in a hospital setting.
• American Heart BLS and RCIS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of circulating, scrub, and monitoring invasive cardiology procedures.
• Operate radiographic equipment and maintain safety procedures.
• Communicate with staff to maximize department productivity.

Skills

Invasive cardiology procedures

Radiation safety procedures

Recognizing arrhythmias

Cardiovascular diseases knowledge

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

Associate's Degree

Registered Radiologic Technologist

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Cardiovascular Technologist

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Physiologic recorder/database system

Manifold and 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

1. 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.
2. Operates the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures.
3. Operates physiologic recorder/database system with expertise recognizing arrhythmias and normal/abnormal waveforms.
4. Operates manifold, power injector, and other support equipment (VCR, ACT machines, oximeters, and transport monitors).
5. Able to recognize basic equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot equipment in room. Report malfunctions to Biomed promptly if unable to resolve.
6. 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.
7. 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

1. Associate's Degree -OR- Registered as a Radiologic Technologist Radiography (RTR), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT).
2. American Heart BLS required.
3. RCIS required.
4. 1 year of experience in a hospital setting required.

Pay Range

$29.16 - $42.28 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.