Cath Lab Tech - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cath Lab Tech assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias. The role works as a scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator in a cardiac catheterization lab, operating equipment and supporting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Cardiac Cath Lab provides outpatient diagnostics and interventional procedures across three cardiac catheterization labs, including heart catheterization, PCI, stent placement, balloon angioplasty, IVUS and OCT imaging, FFR and iFR assessments, and structural heart procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip, PFO closure, and device implantation. The position is full-time, with 4x10-hour and 5x8-hour schedule options on the day shift and on-call duty every fifth week. The work location is UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. A bonus of up to $25,000 may be available for experienced Cath Lab Techs with at least two years of experience. Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification, or ability to 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 Radiology Technologists (ARRT); two years of cardiac catheterization lab or electrophysiology lab experience may substitute for the licensure/certification/registration requirement.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.
At least two years of experience for eligibility for the advertised bonus.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias.
Perform the roles of 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 involved.
Establish and maintain a sterile field according to department and institutional policy, 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.
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 equipment used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures safely and effectively, including hemodynamic monitors, 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 current with technology changes.
Demonstrate a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.