16 Texas Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Jobs
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
- RAD or RCIS - facility performs structural heart, Diagnostic and therapeutic coronary and peripheral. Candidate must be able scrub/pan procedures for peripheral and diagnostic studies. Experience in other specialties will be a plus.
- Two or more years of Cath Lab and/or Electrophysiology experience.
Required Credentials:
- Degree in related field (BA, BS, BSN, AA) or years of equivalent experience
- RCIS or RAD
Unit and facility details: The Cath Lab tech works in a multidisciplinary lab, supporting patients undergoing invasive diagnostic cardiac and vascular testing or interventional procedures. Performs scrub and monitoring duties utilizing all aspects of Catherization equipment, while applying prescribed procedure for operation of radiology imaging equipment.
Shift & Scheduling: With assistance covering call at Heart if needed for peripheral cases
Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Jobs
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologists are in steady demand as heart disease remains a leading health concern; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median wage of $67,260 for cardiovascular technologists and technicians (May 2024), with specialized cath lab roles often paying more. Travel Cath Lab Tech jobs are found in hospitals and cardiac centers with interventional cath labs across the country. Job descriptions emphasize hemodynamic monitoring, sterile technique, and procedural support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cases. These roles are rewarding because cath lab work is often life-saving in the moment - and travel contracts pair strong pay with high-stakes, high-skill cardiac work.
Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Jobs in Texas
A Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist is a cardiovascular professional who assists physicians during cardiac catheterization and interventional heart procedures, such as angioplasty and stent placement. Working in the catheterization (cath) lab, they help diagnose and treat coronary artery disease in real time. Job responsibilities include preparing the cath lab and equipment, operating hemodynamic monitoring and fluoroscopy systems, maintaining a sterile field, assisting the cardiologist during procedures, and monitoring the patient throughout. Most Cath Lab Technologists hold the RCIS (CCI) or ARRT (CI) credential.
