Catheterization Laboratory Technician II - Cardio Cath
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, which
originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive
location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with
more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality
services to patients and their families. For more than 20
consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays
County in the annual “Best of Hays” publication released by the San
Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac
services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos is a Certified
Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead
the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a
variety of specialty care services including medical imaging,
rehabilitation, hospice, women’s services and more. Summary: The
Catheterization Laboratory Technician II is an experienced member
of the cath lab team, proficient in supporting a wide range of
diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. This role
involves meticulous preparation of the lab, equipment, and
supplies, ensuring accurate patient documentation, and maintaining
a stringent sterile technique throughout procedures. The Technician
II also serves as a valuable resource and preceptor for junior
technicians and technologists, sharing expertise in advanced
procedures and technology while upholding the highest standards of
patient safety and departmental efficiency. Responsibilities: Meets
expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of
Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Promotes
Organizational Principles of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity,
Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of
Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the
Church. Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s)
and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues
through chain of command and per hospital process. Participates in
daily room checks and stocking of supplies. Accesses daily patient
schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned
procedures. Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room
configuration for all procedures. Collaborates with procedure team
and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care
and departmental efficiency at all times. Ensures proper patient
information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic
measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned
procedures. Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely
secured on procedure table per procedure type. Trains and completes
competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including,
but not limited to: imaging (intravascular ultrasound-IVUS,
intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system,
intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy,
left ventricular assist device, etc. Supports and anticipates the
needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing
procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray
acquisition. Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during
procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is
identified. Adheres to organizational policies and processes
related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand
hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after
procedure. Collaborates with others on the team in sharing
knowledge; to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as
appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion. Supports the
department and team by engaging in patient transport as
appropriate. Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site
management. Acts as radiation safety representative for patients
and team while X-Ray is used but is not licensed to administer
fluoro imaging. Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental
productivity standards. Supports the department and organization’s
commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service. Adheres to
departmental and organizational dress code. Understands and upholds
the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose. Supports and promotes
Unit-based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing
collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status.
Promotes and serves with respect to the CHRISTUS core values:
Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship. Serves as
a preceptor for Technicians and Technologists I. Acts as a team
resource for advanced procedures and technology such as structural
heart procedures, IABP, Impella, and LVAD. Job Requirements:
Education/Skills Associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology,
radiologic technology, or a healthcare-related field preferred
Experience 2 years of Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology, or
Cath/EP Lab experience is required Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is
required within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required
within 6 months of hire to work/perform independently at Pediatric
facilities One of the following certifications is required:
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI
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 Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS In
accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and
Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to
obtain the required certifications for their respective positions
within the designated time frame. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type: Full Time
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