Cath Lab Tech - Days
About The Position
The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias, functioning as a scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator. The Cardiac Cath Lab team provides outpatient diagnostic and interventional procedures in three fully equipped catheterization labs, including heart catheterization, PCI, stent placement, balloon angioplasty, advanced imaging and functional assessments, and structural heart procedures. The position includes admitting and orienting patients, entering patient information into databases and clinical systems, explaining procedures, maintaining a sterile field, and following infection-control guidelines. The technician monitors patients and operates clinical and imaging equipment during procedures, responds to changes in patient condition, supports physician-led diagnostic and mapping procedures, and maintains equipment and treatment rooms. The role also requires adherence to occupational and radiation safety regulations, continued professional development, and maintenance of required certifications and education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CPR certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
- 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 registration through the American Registry of Radiology 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 preferred.
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 exam, contrast media, duration, and necessary equipment.
- Establish and maintain a sterile field and follow infection-control guidelines.
- Operate EKG, x-ray, and hemodynamic equipment to monitor blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, and pulse oximetry during procedures.
- Respond appropriately to changes in a patient's physiological status.
- Support patient comfort and safety; monitor vital signs and procedural documentation.
- Set up and maintain equipment and the treatment room during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Run blood oximetry for cardiac output and assist physicians with diagnostic and mapping systems.
- Safely operate equipment used in procedures, including hemodynamic monitoring equipment, defibrillators, IABPs, power injectors, stents, rotoblator, temporary pacemakers, TEC devices, AngioJet, and x-ray equipment.
- Follow occupational and radiation safety regulations and wear appropriate protective aprons, goggles, and gloves.
- Maintain required certifications and licensures, complete mandatory education, and stay current with technology changes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
