Job Title

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist / Special Procedures Technologist

Job Type

• Full-time
• Healthcare
• On-site

Compensation

• Annual salary range: $76,960 – $118,000

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

Work Location

• Cypress, TX 77433
• Hospital-based Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
• On-site clinical role

Work Schedule

Full-time; generally 36–40 hours per week. Typical schedule includes day shifts with the expectation of participation in on-call rotation, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support emergency procedures.

Travel

Minimal; primarily within the facility. Occasional travel for training or education may be required.

Relocation

Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates, subject to organizational policy and approval.

Company Description

Our client is a leading, not-for-profit regional health system dedicated to advancing health and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate service, the organization supports its employees with robust resources, advanced technologies, and a collaborative work environment. Team members are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to multidisciplinary care, and play a meaningful role in improving health outcomes for patients and families across the region.

Job Summary

The Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist / Special Procedures Technologist is responsible for assisting physicians in a high-acuity Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory setting as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role performs both diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, providing technical expertise in all aspects of cath lab operations with minimal supervision. The technologist will scrub, circulate, and monitor during procedures; operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment; perform physiologic and hemodynamic assessments; and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient experience. This position requires strong clinical skills, a high degree of accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, procedure-driven environment.

Why Join

• Work in a high-acuity, technologically advanced Cardiac Cath Lab performing complex diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team where your expertise is respected and your input matters.
• Be part of an organization committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.
• Access robust opportunities for continuing education, cross-training, and professional growth (including advanced cardiovascular certifications and leadership pathways).
• Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with potential shift differentials and a supportive work culture that values work–life balance.
• Make a meaningful impact on cardiovascular outcomes in your community by providing life-saving and life-enhancing procedures to patients every day.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist interventional cardiologists and other physicians during a wide variety of diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including but not limited to coronary angiography, PCI, right and left heart catheterizations, and hemodynamic assessments.
• Function as a scrub technologist, circulator, and/or monitor/recorder during procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and strict adherence to sterile technique.
• Prepare procedure rooms prior to cases, ensuring availability and proper functioning of equipment, supplies, catheters, contrast media, and emergency medications per physician preference and protocol.
• Provide technical support to physicians by anticipating needs, handing instruments, catheters, guidewires, and devices in a timely, safe, and accurate manner.
• Perform detailed physiologic monitoring of patients during procedures, including continuous ECG monitoring, interpretation of heart rhythms/dysrhythmias, and blood pressure and hemodynamic assessment.
• Operate hemodynamic monitoring systems and imaging equipment to acquire high-quality diagnostic images and pressure waveforms in accordance with departmental standards and physician requirements.
• Record all aspects of cardiovascular procedures accurately, including patient data, procedural steps, medications, devices used, fluoroscopy time, contrast volume, and complications, in designated systems and logs.
• Analyze arterial and venous blood gas samples and respired gas samples using automated analyzers to help determine cardiac output, metabolic status, and oxygen saturation, and promptly communicate critical values to the care team.
• Enter and verify patient information, procedural data, and charges in the electronic medical record (EMR) and/or specialized cath lab software in a timely and accurate manner, tailored to the age and needs of the patient population served.
• Assist with vascular access preparation and management following appropriate scope of practice and facility protocols, including site preparation, patient positioning, and equipment setup.
• Adhere to radiation safety principles and ALARA standards for patients, staff, and self; ensure proper use of shielding, collimation, and dose-recording systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot recording, imaging, and hemodynamic equipment, coordinating service or maintenance as needed to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies, devices, medications, and contrast materials in the cath lab; assist with ordering, stocking, and rotation of supplies to support cost-effective operations and readiness.
• Follow all infection prevention guidelines, including appropriate PPE, sterile field management, equipment disinfection, and environmental cleaning standards.
• Support safe patient handling practices, including the ability to lift, move, and transfer patients in conjunction with team members and mechanical aids as required.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency and after-hours procedures, responding within required timeframes and delivering high-quality care under urgent conditions.
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives, including participation in data collection, case reviews, and implementation of best practices and process improvements.
• Promote a positive patient and family experience by demonstrating compassion, clear communication, and responsiveness to patient needs and concerns.
• Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource for new or less experienced technologists, nurses, students, and other staff; support a culture of ongoing learning and teamwork.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital, departmental, and regulatory policies and procedures, including those related to safety, privacy (HIPAA), documentation, and professional conduct.
• Complete required mandatory and continuing education, maintain competencies, and pursue professional development activities to stay current with evolving cardiovascular technologies and practices.
• Demonstrate the organization’s core values—innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results—in all internal and external interactions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient cath lab operations and high-quality patient care.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required

• Expert knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, particularly as it relates to invasive cardiac procedures and hemodynamics.
• Proficiency in performing and supporting diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret ECG rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and identify hemodynamic changes and urgent/emergent conditions promptly.
• Skilled in operation of fluoroscopic imaging systems, hemodynamic monitoring equipment, automatic blood gas analyzers, and related cath lab technologies.
• Strong understanding of radiation physics and safety, including ALARA principles and proper use of personal protective equipment and dosimetry.
• Thorough knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention practices, and universal precautions in an invasive procedure environment.
• Ability to accurately document procedures, patient assessments, and equipment usage in electronic medical records and/or cath lab information systems.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to act quickly and appropriately in high-stress or emergent situations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, technologists, and ancillary staff in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality of care, and service excellence, including empathy and professionalism in all patient interactions.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple cases and changing priorities during high-volume days.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, wear lead aprons and personal protective equipment, and lift or maneuver patients and equipment as part of the job requirements.
• Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with EMR systems, PACS, and standard office software (email, scheduling tools).
• Ability to maintain composure, accuracy, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, procedure-driven environment.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations, shift adjustments, and overtime as required to meet patient care needs.

Education / Professional Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology; OR
• Graduate of an academic program in health sciences or invasive cardiovascular technology required (unless credentialed as RCIS by CCI in 2013 or earlier, in which case formal academic program completion may not be required per credentialing standards).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist in a hospital-based Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory or similar interventional setting.
• Experience supporting both diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a high-volume, acute care environment with complex cardiovascular cases is highly desirable.

Licenses / Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (as required by facility policy).
• One (1) of the following certifications is required:
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); OR
• Registered Radiologic Technologist in Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology (ARRT-CV) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; OR
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-R) / Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT), as applicable by state regulations, with demonstrated cath lab experience (if accepted per facility policy).
• Current state licensure or registration as required for practice (e.g., Medical Radiologic Technologist license in Texas or equivalent), in good standing.
• Additional advanced cardiovascular certifications (e.g., RCES) are a plus but not required.

Additional Information

• This is an on-site, hospital-based position in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory; remote work is not available for this role.
• The role requires prolonged standing, wearing lead aprons and other PPE, frequent walking, bending, and the ability to assist with patient transfers and positioning.
• Participation in on-call rotation, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, is required; candidates must be able to meet on-call response time requirements.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, health screenings, immunization review, and drug testing per facility policy.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
• Local candidates are encouraged to apply; relocation support may be available for highly qualified candidates, subject to approval.