Senior Cath Lab Technologist – Advanced Imaging & Structural Heart

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a Catheterization Laboratory Technologist II to perform advanced imaging and operate cath lab equipment during complex cardiac procedures. This role includes fluoro imaging, image acquisition, and ensuring sterile technique while maintaining patient safety.

The position requires 2 years of interventional radiology/cath lab experience, ARRT or equivalent certification, and state licensure.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.
• Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used.
• Performs fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician.
• Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.
• Supports department and organization’s commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service.
• Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code.
• Understands and upholds the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose.
• Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status.
• Promotes and serves with respect to the CHRISTUS core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.
• Serves as a preceptor for Technicians and Technologists I.
• Acts as a team resource for advanced procedures and technology such as structural heart procedures, IABP, Impella, LVAD.
• Serves as the Radiation Safety department representative.

Education

Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a Catheterization Laboratory Technologist II to perform advanced imaging and operate cath lab equipment during complex cardiac procedures. This role includes fluoro imaging, image acquisition, and ensuring sterile technique while maintaining patient safety.

The position requires 2 years of interventional radiology/cath lab experience, ARRT or equivalent certification, and state licensure.