Cath Lab Technologist II

CommonSpirit Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health - Memorial Lufkin is seeking a Cath Lab Tech to help deliver excellent patient care in the cath lab, performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures and operating ancillary equipment such as IVUS and IMPELLA.

You will follow radiation safety practices and support timely diagnoses. The role requires a Radiology Technology Program graduate, ARRT registration, CPR/ACLS within specified timelines, RCIS or Cardiac Sonographer credentials, and at least three years of

Qualifications

• Graduate of Radiology Technology Program.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months.
• Registered Cardiac Elect or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• Minimum three (3) years clinical experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate all ancillary lab equipment (IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser, angiojet).
• Scrub for diagnostic and interventional procedures with proper radiation safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer focus

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Radiology Technology Program

Tools

PACS

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.

• Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness.

• Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work.

• Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards.

• Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.

• Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed.

• Decision Making – displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of Radiology Technology Program

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months

• Registered Cardiac Electr or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

• Minimum three (3) years clinical experience in a hospital setting

Preferred

• Associate degree in a related field

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health - Memorial Lufkin is a 279 bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. We're the area's first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center, with board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons offering full-spectrum stroke care. Nationally recognized as a HealthCare Center of Excellence, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin offers compassionate, comprehensive health care, including off-campus rehab and outpatient facilities and services. In addition to its large emergency department, there are 32 private rooms, dedicated imaging and OBGYN, wound care, infusion and lab services.

Pay Range

$32.30 - $48.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.