Cath Lab Technologist II

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is seeking a Cath Lab Tech to support diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the lab. You will operate key lab equipment, adhere to radiation safety, and help ensure high-quality imaging for accurate diagnoses.

The role requires a radiology technology program graduate and at least one year of interventional radiology experience, with certifications (RCIS/RTR) and ACLS/BLS readiness as specifyable on hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Radiology Technology Program upon hire.
• One year of experience in Interventional radiology.
• RCIS or RTR certification knowledge required upon hire.
• BLS- CPR required within 14 days.
• ACLS required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care in cath lab by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease.
• Independently operate ancillary lab equipment (IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser, angiojet).
• Demonstrate scrubbing techniques for diagnostic/interventional procedures and follow radiation safety practices.
• Understand imaging workflow, patient positioning, and capture clear results for timely diagnosis.

Skills

Interventional radiology experience

RCIS/RTR knowledge

BLS/ CPR

ACLS

Cath lab patient care

Education

Radiology Technology program graduate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cath Lab Tech, you will help deliver excellent patient care by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular disease in the cath lab setting.

Every day you’ll independently operate all ancillary equipment in the lab including but not limited to: IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser and angiojet. You will demonstrate competencies in scrubbing techniques of all diagnostic and interventional procedures, utilize good radiation safety practices and you will make a positive impact on internal and external customers.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing clear results for timely and accurate diagnosis.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of Radiology Technology Program upon hire
• One (1) year of experience in Interventional radiology
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) N/A upon hire Required or
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR) N/A upon hire Required
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) N/A within 14 - days Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) N/A within 6 - months Required

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading‑edge patient care, research, and education.

Pay Range

$37.40 - $55.63 /hour