Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Catheterization
Location: Massachusetts' South Shore | Full-Time | Relocation not offered
The Opportunity
We are looking for a radiologic technologist who wants to work at the center of interventional cardiology. Our cardiac catheterization lab handles diagnostic and interventional cases, from coronary angiography and right heart caths to stents, balloon angioplasty and mechanical support with IABP and Impella. You will work as first and second assist alongside the physician. Compensation is competitive and negotiable based on experience.
The Role
- First and second assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures
- Prepare patients and equipment; introduce catheters, flush and maintain sheaths, and manage wire, balloon and catheter exchanges
- Position, inflate and deflate balloons and stents under physician direction
- Operate fluoroscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, IVUS, OCT and physiology systems (FFR, iFR, RFR)
- Set up and assist with Impella, IABP, AngioJet, atherectomy, thrombectomy and intravascular lithotripsy
- Monitor ECG, blood pressure and hemodynamics; calculate and record hemodynamic values and waveforms
- Provide post-procedure arterial and venous access care, including closure devices and manual compression
- Document every case accurately in the clinical systems and keep radiation safety QC current
What You Bring
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
- Massachusetts radiologic technologist license, or eligibility to obtain one
- Current BLS and ACLS
Preferred:
- RCIS, ARRT (CI) or equivalent certification, or the ability to earn it within 2 years of hire
- At least 1 year of cardiac cath lab or interventional experience
- Experience assisting in high-acuity cases (IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz)
- Strength in advanced hemodynamics, device management and coronary interventions
- We are willing to train the right technologist
What We Offer
- Base pay range: $46.43 to $69.00 per hour, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage
- 403(b) savings match and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off with earned time cash out
- Contract increases and career advancement opportunities
- Resources that support employee and family wellbeing
Why the South Shore
Massachusetts' South Shore puts you within commuter rail and highway reach of a major city, with coastline, state parks and established neighborhoods close to home. You get access to one of the country's strongest healthcare and academic communities without living in the middle of the city.
About the Organization
We represent a large academic health system with more than 100 years of caring for all people, regardless of their ability to pay. Alongside medical care, it runs programs and services that support patients' overall health. This role sits in the cath lab of a community campus within that system.