Cardiac Cath Lab Tech | PRN status

Logan Health • Kalispell, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech prepares for and assists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, provides patient care in the lab as directed by physicians, and supports procedures performed by vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and radiologists. The role performs technical support before, during, and after procedures, monitors patients, and responds to their condition during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

The position operates and maintains diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, prepares procedure trays, helps coordinate patient care and flow, and assists with inventory maintenance for the Hybrid OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, and/or interventional labs. It supports patient and radiation safety, reports equipment malfunctions and errors, documents safety issues and outcomes, and contributes to developing and updating procedures and protocols. The technologist maintains competency and quality-control standards and continues education to stay current with technology and trends in interventional cardiology and radiology. Specific duties may vary based on departmental needs.

This is a PRN (casual/as-needed/per-diem) position at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. The schedule is rotating 10-hour day shifts with call. PRN staff provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations. Logan Health operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and schedules may be adjusted to meet organizational and position needs. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and access the Employee Assistance Program; hourly differential pay may be available for certain shifts or hours, depending on department scheduling needs.

Employment offers are contingent on pre-employment screening, including criminal background, reference, drug, health and immunization, and physical-demand screenings. Logan Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the application, testing, and interview process upon request.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• AART Certification in Radiology (R).
• Current Montana Radiologic Technology License.
• BLS certification.
• Obtain ACLS certification within six months of hire.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, self-direction, critical thinking, and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to function as part of a team and independently.
• Commitment to teamwork and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating effectively with varied audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiology.
• At least one of the following certifications: Cardiac-Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Review patient histories, provide patient care in the lab as directed by the physician, and respond to patient status during procedures.
• Assist with procedures performed by vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and/or radiologists.
• Perform technical support before, during, and after procedures in accordance with institutional policy, ASRT Practice Standards, and Montana Code.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic and therapeutic equipment according to vendor specifications and guidelines; report malfunctioning equipment and errors.
• Monitor patients during procedures.
• Set up procedure trays and participate in or coordinate patient care and flow.
• Assist with inventory maintenance for the Hybrid OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, and/or interventional labs.
• Follow applicable safety practices and ensure radiation safety for people entering the room; document safety issues and outcomes according to department procedures and protocols.
• Participate in developing and updating procedures and protocols.
• Maintain technologist competency and quality-control standards.
• Continue education and stay current with technology and trends in interventional cardiology and radiology.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan.
• PRN employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Hourly differential pay may be available for certain shifts or hours, depending on department scheduling needs.

What This Job Offers

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