Cath Lab Technologist I, Cardiology Cath — Imaging & Patient Care

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I to support cardiac catheterization procedures, prepare the lab, and operate key equipment including fluoro imaging and image acquisition. The role emphasizes accurate patient data documentation, aseptic technique, and collaboration with the medical team to optimize care and efficiency.

The Technologist I serves as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage, maintains proficiency in cath lab technologies, and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies.
• Promotes Organizational Principles of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church.
• Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of command and per hospital process.
• Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.
• Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.
• Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.
• Collaborates with procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times.
• Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
• Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I to support cardiac catheterization procedures, prepare the lab, and operate key equipment including fluoro imaging and image acquisition. The role emphasizes accurate patient data documentation, aseptic technique, and collaboration with the medical team to optimize care and efficiency.

The Technologist I serves as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage, maintains proficiency in cath lab technologies, and