Special Procedures Cardiac Cath Technologist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health - Palo Alto Hospital is seeking a Cath Lab professional to function in all technical aspects of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The role supports diagnostic and interventional procedures, operating radiographic and hemodynamic equipment, and maintaining accurate procedural data.

Requirements include a high school diploma, an associate degree in cardiovascular technology or radiology, and RCIS or ARRT eligibility with timely certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree in cardiovascular technology or radiology program completion.
• RCIS certification preferred; RCIS or ARRT certification required or eligible within 120 days of hire.
• Pediatric Cath Lab requires ACLS, PALS within specified timelines; BLS/ACLS for adults as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations.
• Operate radiographic and film developing equipment.
• Assist cardiology team with procedures; manage electrophysiologic and hemodynamic data collection.

Skills

Cardiac Cath Lab

Interventional cardiology

Radiographic safety

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in cardiovascular technology

RCIS or ARRT eligibility

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Hemodynamic recorder

EP recording system

Job description

University Health - Palo Alto Hospital

PAH CATH LAB

Full Time

Day Shift

Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions proficiently in all technical aspects of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Assists the cardiology team in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations and other related procedures. Performs a variety of duties including operation of radiographic equipment and film developing equipment, electrophysiologic and hemodynamic recorder and computer.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma is required. Associate's degree in cardiovascular technology or completion of a program for radiology technology. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or ARRT by recognized credential body is required. New hires are required to be eligible to obtain the RCIS or ARRT, and are required to obtain within 120 days of hire. For the Adult Cath Lab technologists - Current BLS, and ACLS certification is required. RCIS is preferred. For the Pediatric Cath Lab technologists - Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification is required. ACLS must be obtained within 30 days of hire.