Special Procedures Cardiac Cath Technologist

Retama Hospital; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Retama Hospital is seeking staff to function in all technical aspects of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The role supports the cardiology team in diagnostic and interventional catheterizations and related procedures.

Responsibilities include operating radiographic and film developing equipment and utilizing electrophysiologic and hemodynamic recorders and computers. Qualifications include a high school diploma, an associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology or radiology program

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree in cardiovascular technology or completion of a radiology technology program.
• RCIS/ARRT eligibility and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiology team in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations.
• Operate radiographic and film developing equipment.
• Use electrophysiologic and hemodynamic recorder and computer.

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology

Completion of a radiology technology program

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

ARRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification (Pediatric Cath Lab)

Tools

Radiographic equipment operation

Film developing equipment

Job description

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.