Radiology Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Tech works in the Cardiac Cath Lab at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias. The role includes serving as a scrub assistant, monitor, and circulator, and operating equipment used in the cath lab. The team performs outpatient diagnostic and interventional procedures, including heart catheterization, PCI, stent placement, balloon angioplasty, intravascular imaging (IVUS and OCT), functional assessments (FFR and iFR), and structural heart procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip, PFO closure, and device implantation. The position is full-time, with 4x10-hour and 5x8-hour schedules available on day shift, and on-call duty every fifth week. A bonus of up to $25,000 may be available for experienced Cath Lab Techs with two or more years of experience. Benefits for eligible positions include paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification, or 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 as an American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) registrant.
Two years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab or electrophysiology lab may substitute for the licensure, certification, or registration requirement.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.
Two or more years of Cath Lab Tech experience may qualify for a bonus of up to $25,000.

Responsibilities

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 their significant others, including the examination, contrast media, duration, and necessary equipment.
Serve as a scrub assistant and establish and maintain a sterile field according to department and institutional policies.
Follow infection-control guidelines.
Serve as a monitor and operate EKG, x-ray, and hemodynamic equipment to monitor blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, and pulse oximetry during procedures; respond appropriately to changes in the patient's physiological status.
Promote patient comfort and safety, monitor vital signs and procedural documentation, and set up and maintain equipment and the treatment room.
Run blood oximetry for cardiac output and assist physicians with diagnostic and mapping systems.
Operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment safely and effectively, including hemodynamic monitoring equipment, defibrillators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, power injectors, stents, rotoblator, temporary pacemakers, TEC devices, angiojet, and x-ray equipment.
Follow occupational and radiation safety regulations and wear appropriate protective aprons, goggles, and gloves.
Maintain required certifications and licensure, complete mandatory education, and stay current with technology changes.
Demonstrate a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.