Catheterization Laboratory Technician I - New Braunfels Electrophysiology Lab
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Catheterization Laboratory Technician I - New Braunfels
Electrophysiology Lab at Christus Health summary: The
Catheterization Laboratory Technician I supports cardiac
catheterization and electrophysiology procedures by preparing
equipment, assisting medical staff, and maintaining sterile
techniques. They ensure proper documentation, operate specialized
cath lab machinery, and adhere to safety and organizational
protocols. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams,
adherence to patient safety standards, and obtaining necessary
certifications. Description Summary: The Catheterization Laboratory
Technician I supports diagnostic, interventional cardiac
catheterization, and EP procedures by preparing the lab, equipment,
and supplies. This role involves assisting the medical team during
procedures, ensuring accurate patient documentation, and
maintaining sterile technique. The technician operates and
troubleshoots specialized cath lab equipment, prioritizing patient
safety and efficient departmental operations. They also contribute
to a collaborative environment by sharing knowledge and adhering to
organizational principles and safety standards. 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 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 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. Job Requirements: Education/Skills •
Associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology, radiologic
technology, or a healthcare-related field preferred Experience •
0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred 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 preferred: - 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 Keywords: cardiac
catheterization technician, electrophysiology lab technician,
cardiovascular technologist, cath lab equipment, patient safety,
sterile technique, cardiac procedures, medical documentation, BLS
ACLS PALS certification, acute care healthcare
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