Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I - Cardiology Cath

Jobtome; Sulphur Springs (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Indiana is seeking a Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I to support cardiac catheterization procedures. The role involves preparing the lab, operating imaging equipment, and documenting patient data and hemodynamics with strict aseptic technique and radiation safety oversight.

You will collaborate with the medical team to ensure patient safety and departmental efficiency, while developing proficiency in cath lab technologies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology.
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field preferred; Associate’s degree required.
• BLS, ACLS within 6 months; PALS within 6 months for pediatric facilities; multiple certifications may apply per policy.

Responsibilities

• Ensures major equipment is operational and documents QA per policy.
• Maintains aseptic technique and patient safety during procedures.
• Documents patient information, hemodynamics, ECG, and procedure details.
• Operates cath lab imaging and related equipment after training.
• Trains and completes competencies for cath lab equipment.
• Collaborates with procedure team to optimize patient care and efficiency.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

Radiology Technology degree

Associate’s degree in healthcare field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Cath Lab Imaging Equipment (X-Ray, IVUS, ICE)

Job description

Description Summary

The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I has a critical role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition. This role ensures the accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements, while also maintaining stringent aseptic technique and patient safety standards. The Technologist I actively collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency, serving as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage and continually developing proficiency in specialized cath lab technologies.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. 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. Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type. Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: Imaging (X-Ray, intravascular ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc. Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures;
• moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition. Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified. Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure. Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge;
• to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate;
• to foster teamwork and team cohesion.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills 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 Experience 0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently at Pediatric facilities One of the following certifications is preferred (individuals whose ARRT certification lapsed prior to June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption criteria): Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI Radiography (R) by ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS State Licensure required based on modality Texas: MRT or LMRT by TMB Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE New Mexico: RRT or FUS by MIRTP NMED In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type: Full Time