Catheter Laboratory Tech

The Cardiovascular Cath Lab Technologist assists physicians during invasive cardiac and peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures. The technologist is responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, operating specialized cardiac equipment, monitoring patient hemodynamics, and supporting advanced circulatory devices, including Impella and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP).

• Prepare procedure rooms, sterile trays, and specialized equipment for cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures.
  Support temporary and permanent pacemaker placements.
• Assist with circulatory support devices, including Impella and IABP.
• Set up, calibrate, and monitor hemodynamic equipment.
• Obtain, calculate, and analyse hemodynamic data, cardiac output, and oximetry readings.
• Operate power injectors and associated sterile equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning and monitoring.
• Maintain digital imaging and cardiovascular information systems (CVIS).
• Assist with vascular access, sheath removal, radial band application, and hemostasis.
• Recognize and interpret cardiac arrhythmias.
• Maintain inventory and ensure procedure readiness.
• Follow radiation safety protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Participate in the department's on-call rotation.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and quality checks.