Cath Lab Tech, Per Diem
About The Position
The Cath Lab Tech assists cardiologists and/or vascular surgeons with diagnostic and invasive cardiac, vascular, and electrophysiology (EP) procedures, including permanent pacemaker and ICD implantation. The role shares responsibility for acquiring and processing imaging and ensuring the efficient operation of equipment in interventional and diagnostic labs. Duties include hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing and circulating, obtaining and reporting vital hemodynamic data, and documenting measurements throughout procedures. The technician uses aseptic technique to prepare patients and procedure tables, operates and troubleshoots diagnostic and interventional equipment and modalities, and assists with recording, storing, retrieving, and analyzing procedure data. The role supports safe invasive procedures, including reducing radiation exposure, documenting X-ray doses, and ensuring radiation protection protocols are followed. Additional duties include managing and restocking inventory, performing daily X-ray quality assurance and equipment quality control, maintaining accurate documentation and data entry, cross-training in the Cardiac Cath Lab, floating to Diagnostic Imaging, and mentoring students and new employees. The position reports to the Nurse Manager and Director.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of related work experience required.
- At least 3 years of recent related experience in Angiography (Special Procedures).
- Completion of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) course.
- Ability to work in a 20-pound lead apron.
- Advanced technical computer skills for the functional area and related systems.
- Cardiac Interventional Certificate required within one year.
- Knowledge of Cath Lab inventory.
- Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology required.
- ARRT, ACLS, and BLS credentials/licenses required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Radiology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist cardiologists and/or vascular surgeons with diagnostic and invasive cardiac, vascular, and EP procedures, including permanent pacemaker and ICD implantation.
- Acquire and process imaging and help ensure efficient operation of equipment in interventional and diagnostic labs.
- Perform hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating duties; obtain hemodynamic data and notify the physician of abnormal measurements or changes in patient status.
- Use aseptic technique to prepare patients and procedure tables, and monitor and document hemodynamic measurements throughout procedures.
- Operate and troubleshoot diagnostic and interventional modalities and assist with recording, storing, retrieving, and analyzing procedure data.
- Provide technical assistance for interventional cardiac, endovascular, diagnostic, and EP procedures.
- Help maintain a safe environment, reduce radiation exposure, document X-ray exposure doses, and ensure radiation protection protocols are followed.
- Maintain procedure-room inventory, restock supplies, collaborate with the clinical manager and materials management, and complete monthly expired-stock lists.
- Participate in cross-training in all aspects of the Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Perform and document daily X-ray quality assurance and quality control of equipment and monitoring equipment.
- Assemble, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot equipment; document and report problems.
- Mentor and train students and new employees in the Cath Lab.
- Maintain accurate documentation and data entry.
- Float to assist in Diagnostic Imaging.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
