Cardiovascular Technician/Technologist Job In New Braunfels, Texas
Cardiovascular Technologist I - Cardiology Cath
New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
This position is responsible for professional patient care and assisting the Cardiologist, Vascular Suregon and / or Radiologist in performing cardiac diagnostic, cardiac interventional and invasive radiology procedures of the cardiac, vascular and circulatory systems. This position utilizes the patient care process to ensure safe and competent quality patient care. The CVT I assists in all procedures performed in the invasive cardiology area and supports the medical care of all patients requiring any cardiac or peripheral catheterization and/or intervention under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the Mission and objectives of the organization.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels(CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or GED required.
- Completion of an Allied health Cardiovascular program is preferred Associates Degree in Allied Health preferred
- Cardiac Cath Lab one (1) to three (3) years of current experience is preferred
- Must have basic knowledge of Cardiac Anatomy and EKG rhythms
- Must be eligible to obtain Registry as a Registered Cardiac Intervention Specialist (RCIS) and obtain certification within (30 months) of hire or re-hire date or transfer date.
- BLS for Healthcare workers is required upon hire/re-hire/transfer
- ACLS is required within 90 days of hire/re-hire/transfer into the department.
- PALS is required within 90 days of hire/re-hire/transfer into the department, if pediatric patients are seen.
Work Type:
Full Time
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.