Catheterization Lab Technologist Ii - Neuro Cath
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist
II is a highly skilled and experienced professional responsible for
performing advanced imaging and operational tasks during a wide
range of cardiac catheterization procedures, including complex
structural heart cases. This role involves expertly operating and
troubleshooting specialized cath lab equipment, performing fluoro
imaging, and ensuring accurate digital image acquisition while
maintaining strict adherence to sterile technique and patient
safety protocols. As a Radiation Safety department representative
and preceptor for junior staff, the Technologist II also serves as
a key resource for advanced procedures and technology, contributing
to departmental efficiency and the highest standards of patient
care. 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 (X-Ray, 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. - Performs fluoro
imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure
or as instructed by the physician. - 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. - Serves as a preceptor for Technicians
and Technologists I. - Acts as a team resource for advanced
procedures and technology such as structural heart procedures,
IABP, Impella, LVAD. - Serves as the Radiation Safety department
representative. Job Requirements: Education/Skills - Graduate from
an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate’s degree
in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred Experience - 2 years of Diagnostic,
Interventional Radiology, or Cath/EP Lab experience is required
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 required (individuals whose ARRT certification
lapsed prior to June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption
criteria) : - 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 - State Licensure required based on
modality - Texas: MRT or LMRT by TMB - Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by
LSRTBE - New Mexico: RRT or FUS by MIRTP NMED 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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