Cath Lab Technologist I - Cardio Cath

CHRISTUS Health•Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I supports cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoroscopic imaging and digital image acquisition. The role documents patient information and hemodynamic measurements, maintains aseptic technique and patient safety standards, and collaborates with the medical team to support patient care and departmental efficiency. The technologist also serves as the radiation safety representative during X-ray use and develops proficiency with specialized cath lab technologies. The position requires a graduate of an accredited radiology technology school, an associate degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Zero to one year of acute-care experience is preferred. Basic Life Support certification is required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and, at pediatric facilities, Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required within six months of hire to work independently. A listed professional certification is preferred, and state licensure is required according to modality and state.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within six months of hire to work or perform independently.
At pediatric facilities, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within six months of hire to work or perform independently.
State licensure is required based on modality: Texas MRT or LMRT by TMB; Louisiana LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE; New Mexico RRT or FUS by MIRTP NMED.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Zero to one year of experience in an acute-care setting.
One of the following certifications: Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI; Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI; Radiography (R) by ARRT; Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT; Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT; Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT; Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS; Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS; Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS; or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS. Individuals whose ARRT certification lapsed before June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption criteria.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Promote the organizational principles of Catholic healthcare: solidarity, holistic care, respect for human life, participatory community of work and mutual respect, stewardship, and acting in communion with the Church.
Ensure assigned major equipment is operational, complete required quality-control documentation, and report issues through the chain of command and hospital process.
Participate in daily room checks and supply stocking.
Review the daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.
Ensure appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for procedures.
Collaborate with the procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to support patient care and departmental efficiency.
Enter appropriate patient information into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
Complete procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements and recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.
Position and safely secure patients on the procedure table according to procedure type.
Train and demonstrate competency in setting up and operating cath lab equipment, including X-ray imaging, IVUS, ICE, contrast injectors, hemodynamic systems, intra-aortic balloon pumps, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, and left ventricular assist devices.
Anticipate physician needs and support patient safety while scrubbing procedures; move or pan the table appropriately during fluoroscopy and X-ray acquisition.
Maintain aseptic technique during procedures and stop the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.
Follow organizational policies and processes for patient safety, privacy, infection control, hand hygiene, and patient communication before, during, and after procedures.
Share knowledge with team members to support learning, teamwork, and team cohesion.
Support the department by assisting with patient transport as appropriate.
Obtain and maintain proficiency in access-site management.
Act as radiation safety representative for patients and team members while X-rays are in use.
Perform fluoroscopic imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for the procedure or as instructed by the physician.
Support the department's and organization's Zero Harm and Customer Service commitments.
Support and promote unit-based councils, process-improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements.
Demonstrate the organization's mission, vision, and core values through dignity, integrity, excellence, compassion, and stewardship in patient care and teamwork.
Follow attendance policy, departmental productivity standards, and departmental and organizational dress code.