Cath Lab Tech, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Newburyport, MA

About The Position

The Cath Lab Tech assists cardiologists and vascular surgeons with diagnostic and invasive cardiac, vascular, and electrophysiology (EP) procedures, including permanent pacemaker and ICD implantation. The role supports acquisition and processing of imaging, efficient operation of laboratory equipment, hemodynamic monitoring, and scrubbing and circulating duties. The technician obtains and documents hemodynamic data, alerts the physician to abnormal measurements or changes in patient status, and provides technical assistance during cardiac, endovascular, diagnostic, and EP procedures. The position uses aseptic technique for patient and table preparation; operates, calibrates, and troubleshoots equipment and adjunct diagnostic and interventional modalities; and records, stores, retrieves, and analyzes procedural data. It helps provide a safe environment, including reducing and documenting X-ray exposure and ensuring radiation protection protocols are followed. The technician maintains and inventories supplies, completes monthly expired-stock lists, performs daily X-ray quality assurance and equipment quality control, and reports equipment problems. The role includes cross-training, mentoring and training students and new employees, accurate documentation and data entry, and floating to assist in Diagnostic Imaging. The position reports to the Nurse Manager and Director and may perform other assigned duties. This per-diem role requires an associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology, ARRT registration, ACLS and BLS, completion of an IABP course, and 3–5 years of related experience, including at least three recent years in Angiography (Special Procedures). A Cardiac Interventional Certificate is required within one year. The work involves frequent physical activity, sustained concentration, and working in a 20-pound lead apron. The stated base hourly pay range is $47.00–$69.84. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology.
ARRT registration.
ACLS certification and BLS certification.
Completion of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) course.
3–5 years of related work experience, including at least three recent years of experience in Angiography (Special Procedures).
Cardiac Interventional Certificate within one year.
Advanced technical computer skills for technical functions and related systems.
Knowledge of Cath Lab inventory.
Ability to work in a 20-pound lead apron.

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 implants.
Support acquisition and processing of imaging and efficient operation of equipment in interventional and diagnostic labs.
Perform hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating duties; obtain and document hemodynamic measurements and notify the physician of abnormal measurements or patient-status changes.
Use aseptic technique to prepare patients and procedure tables.
Operate and troubleshoot adjunct diagnostic and interventional modalities and provide technical assistance during cardiac, endovascular, diagnostic, and EP procedures.
Record, store, retrieve, and analyze data obtained during cardiac, vascular, and EP procedures.
Promote patient safety, reduce radiation exposure, document X-ray exposure doses, and ensure radiation protection protocols are followed by staff and patients.
Inventory and restock procedure rooms and supplies; collaborate with the clinical manager and materials management to maintain adequate inventory and complete a monthly expired-stock list.
Participate in cross-training across the Cardiac Cath Lab.
Perform and document daily X-ray quality assurance and quality-control checks on equipment and monitoring equipment.
Assemble, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot pertinent equipment; document and report problems.
Mentor and assist with training students and new employees in the Cath Lab and demonstrate successful completion of mentorship.
Complete accurate documentation and data entry.
Float to assist in Diagnostic Imaging and perform other assigned duties.