Special Procedures Cardiac Cath Technologist

University Health; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist to support diagnostic and interventional procedures. The role involves working with the cardiology team, operating radiographic and hemodynamic equipment, and assisting with related procedures in the lab.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, and an associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology or radiology. RCIS is preferred, and eligibility for RCIS/ARRT within 120 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology or completion of a program for radiology technology.
• RCIS is preferred.

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.
• Operates radiographic equipment and film developing equipment, electrophysiologic and hemodynamic recorder and computer.

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology or radiology technology

RCIS certification preferred

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.