Cath Lab Tech PRN
Company: Methodist Hospital Westover Hills
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Westover Hills. Benefits Methodist Hospital Westover Hills
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. 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: 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 ARRT (American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists) RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
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 Westover Hills is strategically situated near the Highway
151 and Loop 1604 corridor, making it easily accessible for the
growing communities of San Antonio and its western suburbs. As a
full-service, acute care hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering
an exceptional level of healthcare that meets the needs of our
rapidly expanding population. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts
advanced technology and world-class care in a beautifully designed
environment-perfect for providing the high-quality patient
experience that Methodist is renowned for. Covering an impressive
225,000 square feet, our hospital features 54 beds and offers a
comprehensive range of services. These include adult and pediatric
emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, orthopedics,
robot-assisted surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, as well
as pulmonology and gastroenterology. At Methodist Hospital Westover
Hills, we are dedicated to your health and well-being. HCA
Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In
recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in
costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses. . click apply for full job
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