Cardiovascular Technologist / Cath Lab

Overview Join our team as a day shift , full-time , Cardiac Catheterization Lab Cardiovascular Technologist in Harker Heights, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: • Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more. Responsibilities • Responsible for performance of all diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular examinations. • Explains cardiovascular procedure to the patient and / or family member in a thorough and professional manner. • Obtains patient’s history prior to cardiovascular procedure. • Performs imaging and table side assistance for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Does not energize or exposes patient to radiation unless credentialed by Texas Department of State Health Services. • Operates hemodynamics system, entering patient’s demographics, and monitoring, recording, mapping and documenting patient information prior, during and after procedure. • Adheres to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). • Serves as patient advocate and ensures patient autonomy. • Enters and retrieves patient information from the Cardiology Picture Archiving Communication System (CPACS) and from the Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner. • Provides minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Establishes IV access. Seeks additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary. Qualifications Job Requirements: • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a General Medical Radiologic Technologist (GMRT); OR Registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT). • Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or an accredited school of cardiovascular technology. • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification. Preferred Job Requirements: • Ability to operate medical equipment, including diagnostic x-ray equipment, contrast power injector, CPACS, hemodynamic equipment, and electrophysiology equipment. • Previous employment as a cardiovascular technologist. • Responsible for performance of all diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular examinations. • Explains cardiovascular procedure to the patient and / or family member in a thorough and professional manner. • Obtains patient’s history prior to cardiovascular procedure. • Performs imaging and table side assistance for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Does not energize or exposes patient to radiation unless credentialed by Texas Department of State Health Services. • Operates hemodynamics system, entering patient’s demographics, and monitoring, recording, mapping and documenting patient information prior, during and after procedure. • Adheres to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). • Serves as patient advocate and ensures patient autonomy. • Enters and retrieves patient information from the Cardiology Picture Archiving Communication System (CPACS) and from the Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner. • Provides minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Establishes IV access. Seeks additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary. Job Requirements: • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a General Medical Radiologic Technologist (GMRT); OR Registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT). • Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or an accredited school of cardiovascular technology. • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification. Preferred Job Requirements: • Ability to operate medical equipment, including diagnostic x-ray equipment, contrast power injector, CPACS, hemodynamic equipment, and electrophysiology equipment. • Previous employment as a cardiovascular technologist.