Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Corpus Christi, Texas
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Employment Type: Travel (Full Time)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist I plays a vital role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab, operating essential equipment (including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition), and ensuring accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements. The technologist maintains aseptic technique and patient safety standards, collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency, and serves as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage.

Work Schedule

• 4 days per week
• 10 hours per day
• One weekend of call every 4 weeks
• Additional 1-2 days of call every 4 weeks

Patient Types / Cases

• STEMI Patients / Acute Myocardial Infarction
• Coronary Interventions
• Structural Heart Cases
• Electrophysiology Cases

Responsibilities

• Ensure major equipment is operational and document quality control
• Participate in daily room checks and supply stocking
• Access daily patient schedules and prepare equipment and room configuration
• Collaborate with procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator for patient care and efficiency
• Enter patient information and procedure documentation accurately
• Perform hemodynamic measurements and ECG recognition during procedures
• Ensure patient positioning and safety on procedure table
• Operate cath lab equipment including X-Ray, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), intracardiac echo (ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc.
• Support physicians during procedures and maintain aseptic technique 100% of the time
• Adhere to patient safety, privacy, infection control, and communication policies
• Act as radiation safety representative during X-ray use
• Engage in patient transport as needed
• Support department goals including Zero Harm and customer service initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, or associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred

Certifications & Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only) - Required

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA only) - Required

• Preferred certifications (one or more):

  • 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

• State Licensure required:

  • Texas: MRT or LMRT by TMB

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Temp to perm possibility.
• Must uphold organizational values including dignity, integrity, excellence, compassion, and stewardship.
• Commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and continuous learning is essential.