Cath Lab Technologist I

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Cath Lab Tech, you will help deliver excellent patient care by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular disease in the cath lab setting.

Every day you’ll independently operate all ancillary equipment in the lab including but not limited to: IVUS, pressure wire, rotablator, IMPELLA, atherectomy devices, laser and angiojet. You will demonstrate competencies in scrubbing techniques of all diagnostic and interventional procedures, utilize good radiation safety practices and you will make a positive impact on internal and external customers.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing clear results for timely and accurate diagnosis.

• Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work.
• Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards.
• Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.
• Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed.
• Decision Making – displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.
• Job Requirements*Required
• Graduate of Radiology Technology Program
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months
• Registered Cardiac Electr, or
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, or

Preferred

• Acute care hospital experience
• One (1) year of experience in Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin is a 279 bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. We’re the area’s first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center, with board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons offering full-spectrum stroke care. Nationally recognized as a HealthCare Center of Excellence, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin offers compassionate, comprehensive health care, including off-campus rehab and outpatient facilities and services. In addition to its large emergency department, there are 32 private rooms, dedicated imaging and OBGYN, wound care, infusion and lab services.

*Pay Range*

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour