Cardiac Catheterization Cardiovascular Technologist Job at Medical City Healthcare in Farmers Branch

Medical City Healthcare is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Tech to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, operate imaging equipment, monitor patient status, and ensure accurate documentation. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses and cardiologists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to remain calm and focused during complex, time-sensitive procedures. Assist interventional cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including coronary angiography, PCI, and related studies. Prepare, position, and monitor patients before, during, and after cath lab procedures, ensuring comfort, safety, and adherence to clinical protocols. Operate and troubleshoot cath lab imaging and monitoring equipment, maintaining high-quality images and accurate hemodynamic data collection. Maintain strict sterile technique and radiation safety practices to protect patients and staff in a high-acuity procedural environment. Continuously monitor patient vital signs, rhythm strips, and hemodynamics, promptly recognizing and reporting changes to the cardiologist and nursing team. Administer and manage contrast agents and assist with medications under the direction of the physician and hospital policy. Participate in emergency response situations such as acute coronary syndromes and code STEMI activations, supporting rapid, coordinated care. Document procedures, findings, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record, ensuring regulatory and hospital standards are met. Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff to coordinate schedules, room turnover, and workflow in a fast-paced cath lab. Manage and track cath lab inventory, supplies, and equipment readiness, assisting with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Engage in continuing education, skills development, and competency validation to stay current with evolving cath lab and cardiovascular care practices. Cardiac catheterization procedures Hemodynamic monitoring Operation of cath lab imaging equipment (fluoroscopy, imaging systems) Sterile technique and scrub skills Radiation safety EKG/ECG interpretation Contrast administration and monitoring for reactions Emergency response in cardiac events (e.g., code STEMI) Patient preparation and recovery for invasive cardiac procedures Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Inventory and supply management in a cath lab Infection control practices Communication with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) – preferred American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification State radiologic technologist license if applicable Prior hospital-based cath lab experience