Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I - Cardiology Cath

CHRISTUS Health • Sulphur Springs, TX

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About The Position

The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I supports cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the laboratory, operating essential equipment, and helping maintain patient safety and efficient team workflows. The role includes operating fluoroscopic imaging and digital image acquisition, accurately entering patient information and documenting procedures and hemodynamic measurements, and maintaining aseptic technique. The technologist collaborates with physicians and the procedure team, supports patient care, and acts as the radiation safety representative while X-rays are in use. The position also involves developing and maintaining proficiency with specialized cath lab technologies.

The technologist is expected to uphold CHRISTUS Health's mission, vision, purpose, organizational principles, and core values; comply with patient safety, privacy, infection-control, communication, attendance, productivity, and dress-code requirements; and support Zero Harm, customer service, process improvement, Unit-based Councils, and the nursing collaborative care model.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate's degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire to work or perform independently.
• At pediatric facilities, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 6 months of hire to work or perform independently.
• State licensure required according to modality: Texas MRT or LMRT by TMB; Louisiana LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE; New Mexico RRT or FUS by MIRTP NMED.
• Obtain required certifications for the position within the designated time frame, consistent with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• 0–1 year of experience in an acute care setting.
• One preferred certification: RCIS or RCES by CCI; RCS by CCI; Radiography (R), Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), or Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT; Abdomen (AB) or 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 the 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 Act in communion with the Church.
• Ensure assigned major equipment is operational, document quality-control activities, and report issues through the chain of command and hospital processes.
• Participate in daily room checks and stocking supplies.
• Access 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 accurate patient information into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
• Complete procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements and recordings, 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 and stop the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.
• Follow 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 through patient transport as appropriate.
• Obtain and maintain proficiency in access-site management.
• Act as the radiation safety representative for patients and the team while X-rays are in use.
• Perform fluoroscopic imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for the procedure or as instructed by the physician.
• Adhere to attendance policies, departmental productivity standards, and dress code.
• Support the department's and organization's commitment to Zero Harm and customer service.
• Uphold the CHRISTUS mission, vision, purpose, and core values: Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, and Stewardship.
• Support and promote Unit-based Councils, process-improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets Magnet status requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree