<p>Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting an experienced Cardiovascular Technologist (CV Tech) to join the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Saint Luke's Hospital — a full-service acute care facility embedded within a six-hospital regional health system with more than 120 years of community care history. This role offers hands-on involvement in complex hemodynamic monitoring and interventional procedures across a broad patient population, from adolescents through geriatrics, with an added training and mentorship component for incoming Cath Lab personnel. A sign-on bonus may be available for qualified candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus available for this position (eligibility determined at offer)</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>CME and career development support through continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Performs hemodynamic monitoring procedures of a highly specialized nature under RN supervision in an active interventional Cath Lab environment</li> <li>Directly assists the physician during all cardiac catheterization and related procedures</li> <li>Monitors cardiac procedures and calculates hemodynamic data in real time</li> <li>Supports nursing personnel during emergency procedures within the lab</li> <li>Patient population spans adolescents through geriatrics, providing broad clinical exposure</li> <li>Assumes monitor tech responsibilities as needed, adding procedural versatility to the role</li> <li>Responsible for equipment maintenance, quality control, and instrument cleaning and packaging for sterilization</li> <li>Formal training and mentorship role: trains incoming Cardiovascular Technicians and other Cath Lab personnel</li> <li>Part of a six-hospital regional system that also includes a specialized children's hospital with dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory services</li> <li>Affiliated with the Baptist School of Health Professions, supporting an active academic and training culture</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an approved cardiovascular technology program or equivalent education required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience in an interventional Cardiac Catheterization Lab <em>or</em> 2 years of Electrophysiology (EP) experience required</li> <li>Active RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) <em>or</em> RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist) certification required</li> <li>Current BLS certification required at time of hire</li> <li>ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire</li> <li>Ability to complete all established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below comparable major cities. The city is home to a rich cultural heritage, a vibrant culinary and arts scene, the iconic River Walk, and year-round warm weather that supports outdoor recreation across the Texas Hill Country. Families benefit from a wide range of public and private school options, multiple universities, and easy access to Austin — roughly 80 miles to the northeast — making San Antonio an attractive long-term destination for healthcare professionals at any career stage.</p>