Cath Lab Tech in Texas

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) Technician to join our team. As a Cath Lab Technician, you will specialize in the cardiovascular system and work closely with patients and cardiologists during procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for procedures by taking vital signs, starting IVs, obtaining medical histories, and explaining the procedure. Provide emotional support and ensure that patients understand the process.

- Equipment Preparation: Prepare the procedure room, ensure an adequate stock of supplies, sterilize instruments and catheters, calibrate pressure transducers and tubing, and set up catheterization trays.

- During Procedures: Assist cardiologists with surgeries and other procedures, maintain and operate EKG equipment and real-time readouts, and prepare patients for angioplasty while anesthetizing the area.

- Other Responsibilities: Perform EKG tests,...

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) Technician to join our team. As a Cath Lab Technician, you will specialize in the cardiovascular system and work closely with patients and cardiologists during procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for procedures by taking vital signs, starting IVs, obtaining medical histories, and explaining the procedure. Provide emotional support and ensure that patients understand the process.

- Equipment Preparation: Prepare the procedure room, ensure an adequate stock of supplies, sterilize instruments and catheters, calibrate pressure transducers and tubing, and set up catheterization trays.

- During Procedures: Assist cardiologists with surgeries and other procedures, maintain and operate EKG equipment and real-time readouts, and prepare patients for angioplasty while anesthetizing the area.

- Other Responsibilities: Perform EKG tests,...

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) Technician to join our team. As a Cath Lab Technician, you will specialize in the cardiovascular system and work closely with patients and cardiologists during procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for procedures by taking vital signs, starting IVs, obtaining medical histories, and explaining the procedure. Provide emotional support and ensure that patients understand the process.

- Equipment Preparation: Prepare the procedure room, ensure an adequate stock of supplies, sterilize instruments and catheters, calibrate pressure transducers and tubing, and set up catheterization trays.

- During Procedures: Assist cardiologists with surgeries and other procedures, maintain and operate EKG equipment and real-time readouts, and prepare patients for angioplasty while anesthetizing the area.

- Other Responsibilities: Perform EKG tests,...

Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Cath Lab Technologist assists in procedures, prepares patients for procedures (IV placement, blood collection, and site preparation), reviews patient chart to ensure consents and appropriate labs are in place, and monitors patients post-procedure (site management, vital sign and telemetry monitoring). The Cath Lab Technologist will ensure high quality, effective patient care, while working collaboratively to integrate the goals of the HVC with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. The Cath Lab Technologist functions as a member of the heart and vascular team; possesses skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the patient population.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a school of vocational nursing or a medical radiologic technology program.

Experience: None required. One year of clinical experience in Cardiac and Peripheral...