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Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
Houston, Texas
Houston Northwest Medical Center

$2,008-2,458/week

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Job Opportunity: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Location

City: Houston, Texas
Facility: HCA Houston Northwest
Hospital System: HCA Healthcare (Parent)

Employment Type

Travel

Job Description

Candidates must be fully vaccinated; declinations are not accepted.

Unit Information

Unit: Cath Lab
Floor: 4th floor
Building: South Tower, 4th floor
Hours: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday

Typical Procedures Performed

Cardiac cases
Interventional Radiology (IR) cases
Vascular cases
Electrophysiology (EP) cases
Neuro procedures

Skill Set Required

For Rad Techs:
- Strong clinical skills for various procedures and patients
- Experience in Cath Lab, IR/Vascular Lab, and Electrophysiology procedures
- Scrubbing/panning and circulating in interventional procedures; monitoring preferred but not required
For RNs:
- Experience in circulating, monitoring, and administering conscious sedation in Cath Lab invasive procedures
- ICU, ER, and experience in caring for critically ill patients; scrubbing preferred but not required

Best Personality Fit

Ability to work well with a variety of personalities
Team player with effective communication skills
Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

Required Certifications

For All:
- ACLS and BLS required
For Rad Techs:
- Radiology Technologist – ARRT certification or Cardiovascular Technologist
- Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist (RCIS) credential preferred
For RNs:
- Registered Nurse licensure
- Critical Care (CCRN) and Trauma certifications (TNCC) preferred

Additional Requirements

In Texas, Cardiac Cath Lab techs working with radiological equipment must have an MRT license along with the required certifications for their specialty.

On Call and Weekend Requirements

On call approximately 1-2 days per week and 1 weekend per month.

Dress Code

Scrubs provided by the facility.

Contract Length

13 weeks

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Cost of Living

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Weather

Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).

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Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

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Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

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