OakBend Medical Center·Richmond, Texas
The Cath Lab Technologist provides patient care during invasive procedures by monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies while participating in the hospital's on-call rotation.
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Cath Lab Technologist provides care for patients having procedures in the Cath Lab in the role of monitoring, scrubbing and circulating. Demonstrates an understanding of all invasive procedures, the equipment and supplies for each procedure, and indications for performing each procedure. Must be able to take call and live within 30 minutes of hospital, and/or make accommodations for being within 30 minutes of hospital when taking call.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate Degree. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: Two years prior Cath Lab experience, performing both diagnostic and interventional procedures, is preferred. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: BLS and ACLS certification required though American Heart Association. RCIS or ARRT required upon hire date. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Basic computer knowledge. Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team. Proficiency in interpreting ECGs and hemodynamic pressure monitoring preferred. ABOUT OAKBEND: OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree and possess at least two years of prior Cath Lab experience. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and either RCIS or ARRT credentials.
Market context
Texas allied-health employers often look for CT technologists with current ARRT registration, Texas Medical Board CMRT, AHA BLS, and prior CT experience, so demand tends to favor candidates who already meet core credentialing requirements. These roles are competitive because employers need clinicians who can work independently, maintain imaging quality, and keep pace with patient volume. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm your credentials, then verify any state-specific licensing details before applying.
