Job Title: Cath Lab Tech
Profession: Radiology / Cardiology
Specialty: Cath Lab Tech
Duration: 24 weeks
Shift: Day 4x10-Hour
Hours per Shift: 10
Experience: 2+ years working in the cath lab as an X-ray Tech
License: Pending State License accepted
Certifications: BLS, ARRT required; ACLS and ARRT Advanced Cert preferred
Must-Have:
2+ years experience working in the cath lab as an X-ray Tech.
Scrub experience required.
C-Arm operations experience required.
Experience with diagnostic and interventional angiograms, right and left heart caths, ASD and PFO closures, Impella, EKOS, rota-pro, atherectomy.
Experience with stent placements and use of vascular closure systems.
Experience with Epic charting system is required.
Description:
The Cath Lab Tech position provides support in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Daily caseload is approximately 15 patients.
Candidates must have experience in CV and PVD labs.
Will be required to perform scrub procedures, including assisting with stenting and driving the table.
On-call is required for 1-2 overnights and every 3-4 weekends with a 30-minute response time.
The clinician will float to other facilities as needed but not within scope to meet the facility's needs.
Candidates should not have any restrictions on time off exceeding 5 days during the contract.
Special requirements include experience with CV and PVD labs, as well as familiarity with GE and Philips equipment.
Candidates must possess skills in various procedures including angioplasty, endovascular interventions, and pacemaker lead extraction.
This position requires the ability to monitor procedural sedation and interpret/management of dysrhythmias.
The tech will also need to be familiar with special procedures such as TAVR and Watchman procedures.
It is essential that candidates have the ability to handle emergency medications and provide patient support during interventions.
The environment is a busy acute care setting with interdisciplinary support available.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.
All compliance and background check requirements must be met prior to starting the position.