Certified Cath Lab Technologist
Company: Methodist Hospital
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Description
Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) CCL
Invasive Specialist PRN you want with your current employer? We
have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital
which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare
services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits Methodist Hospital, 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(an) CCL Invasive Specialist PRN 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
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.
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.
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. 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.
A.) EMT-B (Basic) / EMT-P (Paramedic)
B.) Military EMT equivalent with 10+ years experience
Preferred:
A. Two (2) year (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in Invasive
Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
B. 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.
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 Methodist Healthcare System Job
Description Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist Lawson
Title: Cath Lab Tech FLSA: Non-Exempt 2
--- 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
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now
internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900
beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties
including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency
medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and
orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the
lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest
robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem
Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT
Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care
facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and
recognition we receive from the community. We've recently been
named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World
Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest
quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our
consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition,
Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center
designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a
Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare .
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