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Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Houston, Texas
HCA Houston Healthcare West

$1,879-2,649/week

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Job info

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech (Travel)

Location: Houston, Texas

Unit Information

Unit: Cardiac Cath Lab
Number of Beds: 2 procedure rooms
Staffing:
- Total staff: 9 (RNs and Cath Lab Techs)
- Day Shift: 1 supervisor, 4 RNs, 2 Cath Lab Techs
- Night Shift: On-call staff only (2 RNs and 1 Cath Lab Tech or 1 RN and 2 Cath Lab Techs)
Patient Ratios: 3 team members per 1 patient procedure
Equipment: Phillips and Siemens Fluoro equipment
EMR Systems: MERGE Hemo (Cath Lab documentation), Meditech

Typical Procedures

Left and right heart catheterizations
Pacemaker/ICD and Watchman device procedures
Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures
Vascular procedures
Electrophysiology (EP) Ablations

Required Skills and Certifications

Must Have:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- Cath Lab Tech Certification
Preferred:
- Electrophysiology experience

Work Schedule and Environment

Contract Length: 13 weeks
Floating Areas: Pre/Post Cath Department
Dress Code: Hospital-provided scrubs, sky blue color
Shift Requirements:
- One full weekend plus 2 weekdays per 4-week schedule (total 10 shifts)
Unit Policies:
- Procedural guidelines including universal precautions, timeout procedures, and moderated sedation guidelines

Ideal Candidate Traits

Team player
Flexible and adaptable to unit needs

Facility

HCA Houston Healthcare West

3.5rating(19 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with HCA Houston Healthcare West

3.0rating

Anonymous

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Review of HCA Houston Healthcare West on Jan 31, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
247 beds

ADDRESS12141 Richmond AvenueHouston, TX 77082

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About Houston, TX

As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.

Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

Things to Do

Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.

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