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Certified Cath Lab Technologist

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
New, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Salary : $36.17 - $53.00 an hour

Full-time Days (Rotating Weekends)

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Cath Lab Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Stone Oak which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Cath Lab Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist- Certified plays multiple roles on the Cardiac Cath Lab team as the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist during Cardiac Catheterization procedures. In both roles, he / she demonstrates technical proficiency in all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and equipment; applies anatomical and physiological knowledge to proficiently assist the Cardiologist or Electrophysiologist with providing cardiac patient care. As the Invasive Specialist, he / she maintains good communication with the Cath Lab team to ensure proper equipment set up, accurate monitoring, and quality data collection.

What you will do In This Role :

  • Demonstrates technical proficiency for all cardiac catheterization procedures while functioning in a primary role as a Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist.
  • Consistently and correctly identifies cardiac structures, coronary vasculature, and the associated disease processes.
  • Practices radiation safety and observes all principles to ALARA. This includes a good knowledge of all regulations and requirements set forth by the Texas Bureau of Radiation Control and the Methodist Radiation Safety Committee and the proper use and storage of personal radiation badge.
  • Assists the physician in obtaining or entering data into the Physiologic Monitoring System(s) for accurate assessment of left and / or right-sided Hemodynamic pressure measurements. Assures accurate information is gathered or entered for the calculation of intra-cardiac shunts, valve areas, and pressure measurements throughout the catheter path
  • Accurately reports Ejection Fraction by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac function, utilizing Left Ventricular Analysis program(s). Understands the disease processes that result in depressed Cardiac function such as : Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Infarction, Valvular disorders, etc.
  • Consistently assures that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived for long-term storage. Verifies the presence of all components of procedure information in both hard copy and computerized formats.
  • What Qualifications You Will Need :

    Education and Experience :  All of the following

  • High School graduate or GED
  • New hires as of 6 / 1 / 2013 have to have

    of the following :

    1. One (1) year fulltime Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience.

    2. An Associate Degree or equivalent college hours (62 semester hours) in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any primary science or higher.

    3. Graduate of an accredited (by CHEA, USDOE, or CMA) program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.

    4. Graduate of a NON-Programmatically accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology which has a minimum of one (1) year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours

    Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department / unit, which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable). Includes specific competency in :

  • Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
  • Peripheral Angiography
  • PTCA, Stent implantation
  • Aspiration / Extraction devices
  • Distal Embolization Protection devices, PTA and Peripheral Stent Implantation
  • Vascular Closure devices
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
  • Temporary Transvenous Pacing
  • Implantable Defibrillators / Pacemakers all of which can occur on an
  • Elective / Emergent basis preferred.

  • Various interventional radiology procedures
  • Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service

    line, facility and department / unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population

    served (if applicable).

    Preferred

    Two (2) year (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred.

    Baccalaureate in health, science, natural science or nursing, engineering or any primary scienceANDsix (6) months of (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred.

    Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required :

    1. Required (must hold one of the following credentials) :

  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • 2. Must have ONE of the below listed certifications :

  • Current certification eligible Cath Lab Technicians must successfully pass RCIS / RCES exam in 18 months from start date.
  • RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) from CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)
  • RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
  • Certified Surgical Tech or Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • 4. EMT-B (Basic) / EMT-P (Paramedic)

    Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is equipped with the most modern technology available. With over 280 beds, services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab services.

    Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. The stroke rehabilitation program has received the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification of Stroke Rehabilitation. We belong to the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Our surgeons and technology offer minimally invasive options to patients. Surgeons from around the country come to train under our world class team. The hospital has been recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. We have also been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. Finally, by Medicare.gov as #1 in San Antonio and #6 in the entire nation. The hospital is 1 of only 102 hospitals to receive Medicare.gov’s 5-star rating. Join our team to be part of the innovation.

    Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

    If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cath Lab Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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