Cath Lab Technologist II

St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health-Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a skilled Cath Lab Tech to support diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab.

You will independently operate imaging and ancillary equipment (IVUS, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser, angiojet), scrub for procedures, apply radiation safety practices, and help interpret results to guide patient care.

Qualifications

• Associates Of Science, upon hire
• Minimum three (3) years clinical experience in a hospital setting, upon hire
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Operates the radiographic equipment utilizing radiation safety procedures
• Operates physiologic recorder/database system with expertise recognizing arrhythmias and normal/abnormal waveforms
• Operates manifold, power injector, and other support equipment (VCR, ACT machines, oximeters, and transport monitors)
• Develops cines when necessary according to policy
• Able to recognize basic equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot equipment in room
• 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

Skills

Radiography

Radiation safety

Cardiovascular knowledge

Education

Associate of Science

Tools

IVUS

Pressure wire

Rotablator

IMPELLA

Atherectomy devices

Laser

Angiojet

VCR

ACT machines

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.

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. Develops cines when necessary according to policy
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 date gathered during procedures and recognize potential implications in patient care or complications

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Of Science, upon hire and
• Minimum three (3) years clinical experience in a hospital setting, upon hire
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health-Sugar Land Hospital is a 100 bed facility serving residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our Family Birthing Center provides exceptional care in a spa-like setting, creating a VIP (Very Important Pregnancy) experience for growing families. Since opening in 2008, our dedicated team of physicians, nurses and support staff has proudly delivered expert, compassionate care to our community. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery.