Cath Lab Technologist

Ascension•Pensacola, FL

29d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing the cath lab, handling specialized cardiac equipment with strict aseptic technique, and assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. The technologist will actively track real-time heart rate, rhythm, pressures, and oxygen saturation, performing complex calculations to detect and report critical condition changes. They will anticipate physician needs and procedural shifts, manage room setup, patient transport, sharp safety, and infection control. Additionally, the role includes delivering comprehensive pre and post-procedure care, instructing patients on monitoring, activity guidelines, and warning signs.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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.
Cardiographic Tech specializing in Electrophysiology credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Florida Radiologic Technology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Experienced Endovascular, Neurovascular IR tech for comprehensive stroke center
ARRT R and FL CRT

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare the cath lab, handle specialized cardiac equipment maintaining strict aseptic technique, and assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
Actively track real-time heart rate, rhythm, pressures, and oxygen saturation, routinely performing complex calculations (e.g., cardiac output, shunting) to detect and report critical condition changes.
Anticipate physician needs and procedural shifts—such as catheter positioning adjustments—while managing room setup, patient transport, sharp safety, and infection control standards.
Deliver comprehensive pre and post-procedure care, instructing patients on catheter insertion site monitoring, activity guidelines, and warning signs requiring immediate intervention.