Special Procedures Cardiac Cath Technologist

University Health System- San Antonio; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a full-time Cath Lab Technician for the day shift. You will assist cardiology teams in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations and operate radiographic and hemodynamic equipment in the Cath Lab.

Requirements include a high school diploma, an associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology (or radiology program), and RCIS/ARRT eligibility, with certification timelines as specified.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the cardiology team in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations.
• Operate radiographic and hemodynamic equipment and related devices.

Skills

RCIS

ARRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology

Radiology technology program

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Hemodynamic recorder

Job description

REH CATH LAB

Full Time

Day Shift

Salary Range: $34.50 - $59.00

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.