Cath Lab Tech

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Wichita, KS 

Facility:  Via Christi St. Francis 

Department/Speciality: Cardiac Cath Lab

Schedule: Day  l  Full-time | 10 hour shifts | Call overnight, 1 night weekly, and every 6th weekend (Friday evening to Monday morning)

Sign-on bonus: Sign-On Bonus eligible for qualified candidates

#NextGenHealthcare

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Monitor patient vital signs in real-time to provide continuous physiological assessment (heart rate, rhythm, and pressure), ensuring the physician and team are immediately informed of any subtle condition changes.
• Anticipate and prepare clinical needs by expertly managing specialized equipment and supplies, maintaining a sterile environment to ensure procedural flow and patient safety.
• Execute precise diagnostic testing including cardiac output and hemodynamic calculations to provide the data necessary for accurate cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment.
• Lead patient education and recovery by providing clear, compassionate instructions on post-procedure care and site monitoring to empower patients in their healing journey.
• Uphold rigorous safety standards through meticulous room preparation, infection control, and sharp safety protocols to protect both the clinical team and the patients we serve.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart
  Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing
    International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Cardiographic Tech specializing in Electrophysiology credentialed from the Cardiovascular
    Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of
    Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed
    Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts must be held concurrently.
  • Licensed Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior
    to hire date or job transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Professional Credentials: Must hold current license as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) or be a pending graduate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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