Cath Lab Technologist

Ascension•Murfreesboro, TN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist to join their team in the Cath Lab department. This is a Full-Time position with Day Shift hours. The role involves tracking real-time physiological data, executing hemodynamic calculations, preparing and maintaining specialized equipment, partnering with physicians, and educating patients and families on post-procedure care.

Requirements

Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Certified Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

Track real-time physiological data—including heart rhythms, blood pressures, and saturations—to instantly detect and communicate critical status changes to the physician during complex cardiovascular cases.
Execute accurate hemodynamic calculations, cardiac output assessments, and intra-procedure testing to give the care team immediate, actionable diagnostic data.
Prepare, maintain, and sterilely handle specialized equipment and supplies to maintain a safe, sterile environment throughout every procedure.
Partner with the physician by anticipating case needs, adapting quickly to changing patient conditions, and ensuring seamless room setup and infection control standards.
Educate patients and their families on post-procedure catheter site care, recovery expectations, and warning signs to ensure a safe transition home.