Cardiac Cath Technologist - Galveston
Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Minimum
Qualifications: • Associate of Science degree or completion of a
Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent training. Preferred
Qualifications: • Cardiac Cath and/or Interventional Radiology
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: • ARRTR and
Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist. or • RCIS • BLS / ACLS
JOB SUMMARY: Scope: Deliver high-quality patient care and technical
expertise in Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology
procedures. Assist with cardiac, vascular, and interventional
procedures, competently performing emergency interventions as
needed, while adhering to established standards under the guidance
of a credentialed invasive cardiologist or electrophysiologist.
Function: Functions may differ based on specialty between
radiologic trained technologists and cardiovascular trained
technologist. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Prepares patient for
Cardiac Cath and EP procedures by accurately assessing patient’s
needs and providing patient education. • Monitors and documents
hemodynamics and procedural events including moderate sedation per
Moderation policy and departmental guidelines. • Competent in
identifying cardiac rhythms, waveforms and abnormal ranges and
taking appropriate intervention • Demonstrates ability to perform
different aspects of responsibilities within the department such as
circulator, monitor, scrub and holding area personnel assistant. •
Provides for patient safety related to age and condition. Assists
with patient restraints and maintains precautions. Collects,
reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies
and unusual patient and family behavior. • Demonstrates knowledge
and skills to interpret and respond to patient data and hemodynamic
responses during pre, intra and post Cath and EP procedures. •
Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT). • Provides and
maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists
others to perform proper aseptic and sterile technique, isolation
procedures and infection control measures. • May support physicians
in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments
with the use of a catheter determined by credentials. Radiology
Specialized Functions: • Operates computer and radiographic
equipment for image production and documentation of images and
performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring
optimal quality images. • Practices proper entries and records on
Radiology Information System, Cardiac Catheterization System, and
Hospital Information System • Monitors radiation exposure including
examination of the lead aprons for the department dependent on
specialty. • Practices safety measures in radiography and
Environment of Care dependent on specialty. Marginal or Periodic
Functions: • Performs related duties as required SALARY RANGE:
Salary to commensurate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without
regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic
information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis
protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local
laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal
Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and
advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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