Catheterization Laboratory Technologist

Catheterization Laboratory Technologist at

CHRISTUS

Health Catheterization Laboratory Technologist at

CHRISTUS

Health in Lake Charles, Louisiana Posted in about 15 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

•This position requires call-response time is 30 minutes to the hospital•

Summary:

The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I has a critical role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition. This role ensures the accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements, while also maintaining stringent aseptic technique and patient safety standards. The Technologist I actively collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency, serving as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage and continually developing proficiency in specialized cath lab technologies. 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 Job Requirements:

Education/Skill 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 0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred 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 preferred(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 recblid 82zqhex191rkfdma0x47yme24m3i9i