Cath Lab Tech - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cath Lab Tech assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias. The position functions as a scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator in a cardiac catheterization lab. The team performs outpatient diagnostic and interventional procedures using advanced technology in three cardiac catheterization labs, including heart catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stent placement, balloon angioplasty, intravascular imaging (IVUS and OCT), functional assessments (FFR and iFR), and structural heart procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip, PFO closure, and device implantation. The technician admits and orients patients, enters patient information into databases and monitoring systems, explains procedures, establishes and maintains a sterile field, follows infection-control procedures, and monitors patients during procedures. The role includes operating equipment, responding appropriately to changes in patients’ physiological status, documenting procedural information, maintaining patient comfort and safety, and assisting physicians with diagnostic and mapping systems. The technician must follow occupational and radiation safety regulations, maintain required credentials and education, and stay current with technology. The full-time day schedule is four 10-hour shifts, with call one night per week and one weekend per month. PRN day shifts are also available. The work location is UAB St. Vincent’s East in Trussville. A bonus of up to $25,000 may be available for experienced Cath Lab Techs with at least two years of experience, for full-time positions only.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required within six months of hire into the classification.
Current registration as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Two years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab or electrophysiology lab may substitute for the licensure, certification, or registration requirement.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.
At least two years of experience may qualify an experienced Cath Lab Tech for a bonus of up to $25,000 for a full-time position.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias.
Function as a scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator.
Admit and orient patients to the cardiac cath lab according to the pre-procedural checklist.
Enter patient information accurately into databases, hemodynamic systems, and x-ray systems.
Explain procedures to patients and/or significant others, including the examination, contrast media, expected duration, and equipment used.
Establish and maintain a sterile field and follow department and institutional infection-control policies.
Operate EKG, x-ray, and hemodynamic equipment to monitor blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, and pulse oximetry during procedures.
Respond appropriately to changes in patients’ physiological status.
Monitor patient comfort and safety, vital signs, and procedural documentation; set up and maintain equipment and the treatment room.
Run blood oximetry for cardiac output and assist physicians with diagnostic and mapping systems.
Operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment safely and effectively, including hemodynamic monitoring equipment, defibrillators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, power injectors, stents, rotoblator, temporary pacemakers, TEC devices, angiojet, and x-ray equipment.
Observe occupational and radiation safety regulations and wear appropriate protective aprons, goggles, and gloves.
Maintain required certifications and licensures, complete mandatory education, and stay abreast of technology changes.
Demonstrate a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.