Certified Cath Lab Technologist PRN [High Salary]
Company: Methodist Hospital Westover Hills
Location: Schertz
Posted on: July 2, 2025
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Description Introduction Do you have the career
opportunities as a Certified Cath Lab Technologist you want with
your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to
join Methodist Hospital Westover Hills which is part of the
nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, 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. Learn more
about Employee Benefits 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) Certified Cath Lab Technologist 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. Essential Job Functions:
1. Demonstrates technical proficiency for all cardiac
catheterization procedures while functioning in a primary role as a
Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist. 2. Consistently and correctly
identifies cardiac structures, coronary vasculature, and the
associated disease processes. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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.
Additional Job Functions: 1. May have access to contrast agents and
other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures. 2. Takes “Call” on a rotating basis. 3.
Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System.
Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare
System and its associated facilities achieve its goals. 4. Must
learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and
rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all
times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to
supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of
equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must
check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a
question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
5. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical
behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community.
Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that
appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code
of Conduct itself. 6. Completes other duties as assigned. Minimum
Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill,
Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics: 1. Education and
Experience: All of the following: • High School graduate or GED 2.
New hires as of 6/1/2013 have to have ONE of the following: A. One
(1) year fulltime Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience. B.
An Associate Degree or equivalent college hours (62 semester hours)
in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any
primary science or higher. C. Graduate of an accredited (by CHEA,
USDOE, or CMA) program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. D.
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. 3.
Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: 1.
Required (must hold one of the following credentials): ARRT
(American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) OR 2. Must have ONE
of the below listed certifications: Current certification eligible
Cath Lab Technicians must successfully pass RCIS/RCES exam in 24
months from start date. A.) RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive
Specialist) from CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)
B.) RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR 3.
Certified Surgical Tech or Registered Respiratory Therapist OR 4.
A.) EMT-B (Basic) / EMT-P (Paramedic) B.) Military EMT equivalent
with 10 years experience Preferred: A. Two (2) year (fulltime or
fulltime equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
preferred. B. Baccalaureate in health, science, natural science or
nursing, engineering or any primary science AND six (6) months of
(fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular
Technology preferred. 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 Methodist Healthcare System
Job Description Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist
Lawson Title: Cath Lab Tech FLSA: Non-Exempt 2 • 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 Are you ready for something exciting? In 2024,
Methodist Healthcare will open the doors to its brand-new hospital,
Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills! If you live in San Antonio or
the surrounding areas, you'll want to take advantage of the
elevated level of care this full-service, acute care hospital will
offer. With state-of-the-art technology and world-class care,
Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills will provide the highest
quality of patient care possible. The hospital will be designed
with modern aesthetics, providing a comfortable and inviting
environment for healing. The hospital's location near Highway 151
and Loop 1604 corridor makes it easily accessible to the community.
Methodist Healthcare is committed to growing and expanding with the
ever-changing needs of the community. Methodist Healthcare System
is co-owned and operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries and HCA
Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services.
Get ready for a new era in healthcare with Methodist Hospital |
Westover Hills! HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the
World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more
than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated
$3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care,
uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "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 Certified Cath Lab Technologist 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. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
Keywords: Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, San Marcos , Certified Cath Lab Technologist PRN [High Salary], Healthcare , Schertz, Texas
