Cath Lab Tech
Company: Methodist Hospital Westover Hills
Location: Cibolo
Posted on: May 11, 2025
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Job Description:
Description
Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Cath Lab
Tech 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:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want
to work as a Cath Lab Tech 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
General Statement of Duties: 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.
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. 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
--- 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
4. 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).
5. Preferred: Two (2) year (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
6. 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.
Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:
Required (must hold one of the following credentials):
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
OR
Must have ONE of the below listed certifications:
Current certification eligible Cath Lab Technicians must
successfully pass RCIS/RCES exam in 18 months from start date.
A.) RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) from CCI
(Cardiovascular Credentialing International)
B.) RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
OR
Certified Surgical Tech or Registered Respiratory Therapist
OR
EMT-B (Basic) / EMT-P (Paramedic)
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.
Methodist Hospital Westover Hills is strategically situated near
the Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor, making it easily accessible
for the growing communities of San Antonio and its western suburbs.
As a full-service, acute care hospital, we pride ourselves on
delivering an exceptional level of healthcare that meets the needs
of our rapidly expanding population. Our state-of-the-art facility
boasts advanced technology and world-class care in a beautifully
designed environment-perfect for providing the high-quality patient
experience that Methodist is renowned for.
Covering an impressive 225,000 square feet, our hospital features
54 beds and offers a comprehensive range of services. These include
adult and pediatric emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology,
cardiology, orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery, surgical oncology,
general surgery . click apply for full job details
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