Cath Lab Tech

Community Health Systems•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

Job Summary The Cardiovascular Invasive Technician - Certified provides specialized support during diagnostic and therapeutic/interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role involves assisting physicians, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining sterile techniques to ensure patient safety and quality care. The Technician ensures accurate data recording, documentation, and effective communication with the healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes. Essential Functions Assists physicians during cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures, maintaining sterile techniques and adhering to clinical protocols. Operates advanced cardiovascular equipment safely and efficiently, monitoring patient status and adapting to changing conditions as necessary. Records, calculates, and verifies data during procedures for physician review, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Prepares and maintains detailed procedural documentation, including treatment plans, evaluation results, and progress reports, in line with department standards. Ensures a safe and efficient environment in the acute care area, responding promptly to patient needs and changes in condition. Supports patient preparation, positioning, and monitoring, providing reassurance and ensuring patient comfort throughout procedures. Collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure seamless workflow, equipment readiness, and effective communication during procedures. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and maintains compliance with best practices, policies, and regulatory standards for cardiovascular care. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

0-1 years of experience in cardiovascular or invasive procedures required
Comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and procedural protocols.
Proficiency in operating advanced cardiovascular equipment and adhering to sterile techniques.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, acute care setting.
Detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy in data recording and patient documentation.
RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist from the National Board of Cardiovascular Technology required
BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 90 days of hire required and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

Responsibilities

Assists physicians during cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures, maintaining sterile techniques and adhering to clinical protocols.
Operates advanced cardiovascular equipment safely and efficiently, monitoring patient status and adapting to changing conditions as necessary.
Records, calculates, and verifies data during procedures for physician review, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Prepares and maintains detailed procedural documentation, including treatment plans, evaluation results, and progress reports, in line with department standards.
Ensures a safe and efficient environment in the acute care area, responding promptly to patient needs and changes in condition.
Supports patient preparation, positioning, and monitoring, providing reassurance and ensuring patient comfort throughout procedures.
Collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure seamless workflow, equipment readiness, and effective communication during procedures.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and maintains compliance with best practices, policies, and regulatory standards for cardiovascular care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.