Cath Lab Technician

Job overview

Cath Lab Technician, onsite in New Braunfels, TX. Compensation is not specified. This role supports Methodist Hospital Stone Oak. The Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist plays multiple roles on the Cardiac Cath Lab team, demonstrating technical proficiency in all procedures and equipment, and assisting physicians with patient care.

What you'll do

• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• May have access to contrast agents and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Takes “Call” on a rotating basis.

What we're looking for

Education

High School graduate or GED

Experience

1 year of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience or an Associate Degree or equivalent college hours in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any primary science or higher, or Graduate of an accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, or 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.

Skills & competencies

cath lab tech

new braunfels tx

methodist hospital stone oak

full-time

day shift

on-call

weekends required

hos

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Family support through fertility and family building benefits, referral services, consumer discounts, retirement readiness, education assistance, colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program, Employee Health Assistance Fund.

About the employer

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.