Cardiovascular Technologist I - Cardiology Cath
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Summary: This position is
responsible for professional patient care and assisting the
Cardiologist, Vascular Surgeon and/or Radiologist in performing
cardiac diagnostic, cardiac interventional and invasive radiology
procedures of the cardiac, vascular and circulatory systems. This
position utilizes the patient care process to ensure safe and
competent quality patient care. The Cardiovascular Technologist I
assists in all procedures performed in the invasive cardiology area
and supports the medical care of all patients requiring any cardiac
or peripheral catheterization and/or intervention under the
direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the Mission and
objectives of the organization. Responsibilities: - Prepares
cardiac cath lab, and compiles patient information, pertinent
paperwork and charges. Obtains informative, accurate and concise
information from the patient. - Ensures patient is as comfortable
as possible. Explains procedure and what he or she is to experience
during the procedure, answers any questions concerning the
procedure being performed in a kind, understanding and professional
manner, ensuring the patient's dignity and confidentiality is
maintained at all times. Adheres to AIDET training competency. -
Assists physician prior to and during a procedure by setting up the
necessary supplies and equipment on a sterile field. Passes
instruments, catheters, contrast media and other supplies as needed
during the procedure without breaking the sterile field. Maintains
equipment and instruments through proper cleaning troubleshooting
and servicing. - Ensures the correct patient is being attended to ,
that orders are written on the patient's chart before a procedure
is started and, along with the RN, ensures the consent form is
correctly filled out and a "Time Out" is performed prior to
procedure. Validates data obtained by reviewing plan of care with
attending RN and Medical staff for a specific patient problem. -
Operates electronic monitoring necessary to properly monitor,
record and assist in interpretation of patient EKG and hemodynamics
during procedures. Operates angiographic equipment competently to
produce high quality studies. - Assist's in scheduling patients for
procedures ensuring that all appropriate supplies, equipment and
previous films are readily available for the physician before the
procedure is performed. - Maintains physiologic and hemodynamic
equipment. - Notifies lead tech or Supervisor of needed supplies.
Maintains and retrieves from PAC's system as needed. - The CVT I
functions as a scrub technician for cardiac
pacemakers/defibrillators, diagnostic and interventional cardiac
procedures, diagnostic and interventional peripheral procedures and
interventional radiology procedures. Adheres to aseptic and sterile
technique and provides needed equipment and supplies in a timely
manner. - Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care
responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and
developmental needs of patients served by the department. -
Demonstrates the ability to perform in emergency procedures safely
and effectively. Utilizes clinical experience and knowledge to
anticipate potential patient problems and/or emergencies and makes
provisions to meet them. - Appropriately adapts assigned patient
assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the
unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other
developmental needs of each patient served. - Call and Call back is
required to work in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Associate must be able to
be onsite within a 30 minute response time. - May be asked to work
overtime with little or no notice. - Performs other duties as
assigned. Requirements: Education - High school graduate or
equivalent is required. - Graduate of an approved School of
Radiological Sciences or Graduate with a degree in Allied Health
Science or Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist
Associate degree program is required. Experience - A minimum of one
(1) to three (3) years experience Cardiac Catheterization
procedures is preferred - One (1) to three (3) years experience in
a hospital setting as a Radiology Technologist or Cardiovascular
Technologist is preferred. Must have basic knowledge of Cardiac
Anatomy and EKG rhythms Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Medical Radiologist Technologist (MRT) through Texas Medical
Board (TMB) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
required for graduates from a Radiological Technologist program. -
BLS for Healthcare Worker is required. - ACLS certification is
required within 90 days of employment. - PALS certification is
required within 90 days of employment if caring for pediatric
patients. Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for
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