Cath Lab Tech

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) 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.

Every heartbeat matters—and as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist, you’ll be part of the team that protects them. In this role, you’ll stand alongside physicians and colleagues to deliver advanced care during lifesaving cardiac procedures. With access to state-of-the-art cath lab technology, a strong team by your side, and the support you need to balance work and life, you’ll be empowered to deliver the safe, high-quality care you take pride in delivering.

From guiding patients and families through their journey to ensuring precision in every step of treatment, you’ll bring both skill and compassion to moments that improve more lives in more ways.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting physicians with complex cardiac and vascular procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties, and stent placements
• Preparing and supporting patients and families with care, education, and reassurance before, during, and after procedures
• Operating and maintaining advanced equipment to deliver safe and effective treatment
• Monitoring patient responses with vigilance and compassion to ensure the highest level of care
• Safeguarding a sterile, safe environment while serving as an advocate for every patient

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. Preferred:
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.

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. EMT-B (Basic) / EMT-P (Paramedic) OR Military EMT equivalent with 10+ years experience

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.…