Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
San Antonio, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech - Travel Position

Location: Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
Hospital System: HCA Healthcare (Parent)
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Methodist Hospital has been providing high-quality care for over 50 years.
• Located in the South Texas Medical Center, it offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, cancer care, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology, and orthopedics.
• The hospital emphasizes patient-focused care and faith-based philosophies.

Unit Information

• Unit: Cath Lab (746)
• Shift Details:

  • 8-hour mixed shifts (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM / 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM) as needed
  • Weekend shifts to be discussed during interview
  • On-call requirement: 10 days per month (includes 1 full weekend)
  • Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Floating Policy: All travelers are required to float as needed within the hospital.

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS/ACLS required
  • CATH TECHs must be RCIS/ARRT certified
  • RN and CVT candidates must have 5+ years experience in Diagnostic Cardiac Cath/PCI/STEMI
• Licensing:

  • Active Texas RN license required (temporary licenses no longer accepted)

Preferred Skills

• Cath RN: 5+ years Cath Lab experience preferred
• Cath CVT/RCIS: RCIS certification with 5+ years experience preferred
• Experience with Pediatric (congenital heart) cases is a plus

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
• PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
• Structural Heart Procedures including TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) and TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement)

Documentation System

• Meditech

Dress Code & Appearance Guidelines

• Scrubs provided by the department
• Nails must be clean and healthy
• Hair should be neat and clean with no extreme styles or colors
• Facial hair (beards, mustaches, sideburns) must be clean and neatly trimmed
• Tattoos should be covered whenever possible; uncovered tattoos will be addressed individually
• Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited

Additional Unit Policies

• Floating guidelines apply
• Attendance policies must be followed
• Methodist Acknowledgement Form required

This position is ideal for experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Technologists or RNs with strong skills in diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures, who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment with floating responsibilities.