Under the general supervision of the Director, the Cath Lab Technologist provides care for patients having procedures in the Cath Lab in the role of monitoring, scrubbing and circulating. Demonstrates an understanding of all invasive procedures, the equipment and supplies for each procedure, and indications for performing each procedure. Must be able to take call and live within 30 minutes of hospital, and/or make accommodations for being within 30 minutes of hospital when taking call.
QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION:
Associate Degree.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two years prior Cath Lab experience, performing both diagnostic and interventional procedures, is preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
BLS and ACLS certification required though American Heart Association. RCIS or ARRT required upon hire date.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Basic computer knowledge. Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team. Proficiency in interpreting ECGs and hemodynamic pressure monitoring preferred.
ABOUT OAKBEND:
OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.
Skills Required
- Associate degree
- Two years of prior Cath Lab experience performing diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
- RCIS or ARRT certification upon hire
- Basic computer knowledge
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Proficiency interpreting ECGs and monitoring hemodynamic pressures
- Ability to take call and remain within 30 minutes of the hospital
What We Do
OakBend Medical Center is an independent, nonprofit hospital serving Fort Bend County, Wharton County, and surrounding communities in Texas. It provides primary and specialty care, emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgery, hospitalization, imaging, laboratory, wound care, cardiopulmonary services, and other advanced medical programs. Its mission is to deliver exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the community regardless of patients’ ability to pay.
