Cath Lab Tech PRN
Company: Methodist Hospital Texsan
Location: Schertz
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At
HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with
purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career
as a Cath Lab Tech PRN today with Methodist Hospital Texsan.
Benefits Methodist Hospital Texsan offers a total rewards package
that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our
colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive
medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for
a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health
coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed
medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision
benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts,
supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness,
hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft
protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving
assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and
resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k)
Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of
service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits
with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child,
elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred
banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan,
certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague
recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off,
paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and
leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free
employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based
on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for
benefits may vary by location. Come join our team as a Cath Lab
Tech PRN. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare
and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable
organizations. Apply Today! Job Summary and Qualifications General
Statement of Duties:The Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist-
Certified plays multiple roles on the Cardiac Cath Lab team as the
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist during Cardiac Catheterization
procedures. In both roles he/she demonstrates technical proficiency
in all Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and equipment; applies
anatomical and physiological knowledge to proficiently assist the
Cardiologist or Electrophysiologist with providing cardiac patient
care. As the Invasive Specialist he/she maintains good
communication with the Cath Lab team to ensure proper equipment set
up, accurate monitoring, and quality data collection. Minimum
Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill,
Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics: 1. Education and
Experience: All of the following: • High School graduate or GED 2.
New hires as of 6/1/2013 have to have ONE of the following: Two (2)
years fulltime Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience. An
Associate Degree or equivalent college hours (62 semester hours) in
health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering or any
primary science or higher. Graduate of an accredited (by CHEA,
USDOE, or CMA) program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
Graduate of a NON-Programmatically accredited program in Invasive
Cardiovascular Technology which has a minimum of one (1) year of
specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours. 3.
Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as
defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are
specific to the needs of the patient population served (if
applicable). Includes specific competency in: • Diagnostic Cardiac
Catheterization • Peripheral Angiography • PTCA, Stent implantation
• Aspiration/Extraction devices • Distal Embolization Protection
devices, PTA and Peripheral Stent implantation • Vascular Closure
devices • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump • Temporary Transvenous Pacing
• Implantable Defibrillators/Pacemakers all of which can occur on
an Elective/Emergent basis preferred. 4. Employee completes initial
and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line,
facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the
patient population served (if applicable). 5. Preferred: One (1)
year (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular
Technology preferred. 6. Preferred: Baccalaureate in health,
science, natural science or nursing, engineering or any primary
science AND six (6) months of (fulltime or fulltime equivalent) in
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. Minimum License, Certificates,
or Registrations Required: A. New hires must have ONE of the below
listed certifications: B. Current certification eligible Cath Lab
Technicians must successfully pass RCIS/RCES exam in 18 months from
start date; RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) from CCI
(Cardiovascular Credentialing International) RCES (Registered
Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist C) ARRT (American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists) D) RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
E) NREMT- Paramedic EMT Essential Job Functions: 1. Demonstrates
technical proficiency for all cardiac catheterization procedures
while functioning in a primary role as a Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive
Specialist. 2. Consistently and correctly identifies cardiac
structures, coronary vasculature, and the associated disease
processes. 3. Practices radiation safety and observes all
principles to ALARA. This includes a good knowledge of all
regulations and requirements set forth by the Texas Bureau of
Radiation Control and the Methodist Radiation Safety Committee and
the proper use and storage of personal radiation badge. 4. Assists
the physician in obtaining or entering data into the Physiologic
Monitoring System(s) for accurate assessment of left and/or
right-sided Hemodynamic pressure measurements. Assures accurate
information is gathered or entered for the calculation of
intra-cardiac shunts, valve areas, and pressure measurements
throughout the catheter path. 5. Accurately reports Ejection
Fraction by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of Cardiac
function, utilizing Left Ventricular Analysis program(s).
Understands the disease processes that result in depressed Cardiac
function such as: Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy,
Myocardial Infarction, Valvular disorders, etc. 6. Consistently
assures that Angiographic and procedural data is properly archived
for long-term storage. Verifies the presence of all components of
procedure information in both hard copy and computerized formats.
Additional Job Functions: 1. May have access to contrast agents and
other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures. 2. Takes “Call” on a rotating basis. 3.
Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System.
Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare
System and its associated facilities achieve its goals. 4. Must
learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and
rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all
times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to
supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of
equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must
check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a
question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
5. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical
behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community.
Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that
appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code
of Conduct itself. 6. Completes other duties as assigned. Methodist
Hospital Texsan is a 120 bed acute care hospital. We remain one of
South Texas’s premier heart and orthopedic hospitals. We are
certified in chest pain and heart failure with comprehensive
cardiac services. Our orthopedic services, including the Joint
Replacement Academy and the Center for Spine, hold some of the best
clinical results in the industry. We achieve this by using
state-of-the-art technology, such as our robotics program.
Methodist Hospital Texsan is the first hospital in San Antonio to
receive the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Chest Pain
Certification. We were awarded the Heart Care Center National
Distinction of Excellence. This is the highest recognition a
hospital can receive. Our ICU was awarded the Silver Beacon Award
for Excellence. We are also recognized as a Level IV trauma center.
Our 30 bed Inpatient Rehab Unit has received the Rehabilitation
Stroke Certification from the Joint Commission. Methodist Hospital
Texsan has been deemed one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to
Work in Healthcare for 3 years in a row. We were a recipient of the
2019 Guardian of Excellence Award® by Press Ganey. Join our record
setting team today! "The great hospitals will always put the
patient and the patient's family first, and the really great
institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity
for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare
Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides
satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our
Cath Lab Tech PRN opening. We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.Unlock
the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity
employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
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