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 Vascular Interventions, Radiology, or related specialty preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Radiology Technologist in the State of Texas. Will consider an LVN with RCIS. Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.
Benefits
We've Reached New Heights — Right Here in Baytown
Welcome to Houston Methodist Baytown, a full-service, acute care hospital serving communities in Harris, Chambers, Liberty and surrounding counties. Through the years, our hospital has grown with the community, enhancing and expanding technology and services every step of the way. Today, Houston Methodist Baytown offers comprehensive care provided by expertly skilled physicians, nurses and staff.
Expanding With Our New Patient Tower — Unity Tower
In November 2022, as part of our $250 million hospital expansion project, we opened a new state-of-the-art, five-story patient tower. This facility expands capacity and services to our community so we can continue delivering exceptional care, advanced treatments and an outstanding patient experience. Every aspect of this space was designed with you and your loved ones in mind.
The ongoing transformative inpatient and outpatient building expansion and renovation projects are all major elements in the hospital’s overarching goal to serve our community with unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation. We are proud to offer you an exceptional array of state-of-the-art programs and services, including minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, cancer care, heart and vascular, neurosciences, gastroenterology, orthopedics & sports medicine, women’s health and much more. Leading medicine — all close to home.
