Catheterization Laboratory Technician I - New Braunfels Electrophysiology Lab
Company: Christus Health
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Catheterization Laboratory Technician I
supports diagnostic, interventional cardiac catheterization, and EP
procedures by preparing the lab, equipment, and supplies. This role
involves assisting the medical team during procedures, ensuring
accurate patient documentation, and maintaining sterile technique.
The technician operates and troubleshoots specialized cath lab
equipment, prioritizing patient safety and efficient departmental
operations. They also contribute to a collaborative environment by
sharing knowledge and adhering to organizational principles and
safety standards. Responsibilities: - Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. - Promotes Organizational Principles
of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for
Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect,
Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church. - Ensures major
equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as
required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of
command and per hospital process. - Participates in daily room
checks and stocking of supplies. - Accesses daily patient schedule
and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures. -
Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for
all procedures. - Collaborates with procedure team and Cath Lab
Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and
departmental efficiency at all times. - Ensures proper patient
information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
- Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic
measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned
procedures. - Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely
secured on procedure table per procedure type. - Trains and
completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment
including, but not limited to: imaging (intravascular
ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector,
hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational
atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc. -
Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures
patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table
appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition. - Adheres to
aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the
line if a break in sterile technique is identified. - Adheres to
organizational policies and processes related to patient safety,
patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient
communication before, during, and after procedure. - Collaborates
with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to gain and provide
appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team
cohesion. - Supports department and team by engaging in patient
transport as appropriate. - Obtains and maintains proficiency in
access site management. - Acts as radiation safety representative
for patients and team while X-Ray is used but is not licensed to
administer fluoro imaging. - Adheres to the attendance policy and
departmental productivity standards. - Supports department and
organization’s commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service. -
Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code. -
Understands and upholds the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose.
- Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement
projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets
requirements for magnet status. - Promotes and serves with respect
to the CHRISTUS core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence,
Compassion, Stewardship. Job Requirements: Education/Skills -
Associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology, radiologic
technology, or a healthcare-related field preferred Experience -
0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification is required - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(ACLS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to
work/perform independently - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
certification is required within 6 months of hire to work/perform
independently at Pediatric facilities - One of the following
certifications is preferred: - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive
Specialist (RCIS) by CCI - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology
Specialist (RCES) by CCI - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by
CCI - Radiography (R) by ARRT - Cardiac Interventional Radiography
(CI) by ARRT - Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by
ARRT - Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT - Abdomen
(AB) RDMS by ARDMS - Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
- Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS - Registered Vascular
Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health
License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all
Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for
their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work
Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
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