Cath Lab Tech - Cath Lab Tech

Cardiovascular Technologist

The Cardiovascular Technologist will assist physicians with all invasive cardiac and peripheral diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including temporary and permanent pacemaker placement. This role also involves assisting with circulatory support devices as indicated (e.g., IABP and Impella).

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and organize specific equipment and sterile tray for each procedure.
• Assist the procedure room team with patient monitoring setup.
• Calibrate and test transducers for accurate pressure readings.
• Assist physicians throughout diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Load and operate power injector and associated sterile support equipment.
• Maneuver table controls for physicians as requested; Radiology Technologist maneuvers fluoroscopy as needed.
• Calibrate hemodynamic monitoring equipment and analyze all hemodynamic data.
• Calculate and record cardiac output and oximetry readings.
• Utilize and maintain standards for digital cine technologies, including patient's images storage and retrieval.
• Assist with vascular access, sheath removal, and hemostatic closure devices while maintaining hemostasis.
• Manage inventory control and preparation of required equipment for each procedure.
• Adhere to practice requirements related to Clinical Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS).
• Participate in the catheterization lab on-call responsibilities as per organizational policy.
• Recognize and interpret all cardiac arrhythmias.
• Assist with maintenance, calibration, and routine evaluation of all diagnostic and technical equipment.

Required Experience:

Experience in Cath lab/Electrophysiology is required.

Certifications / Licensure:

RCIS, RCES, or RT certification is required. Knowledge of electrophysiology, intra-procedure mapping, ablation, and implant devices is necessary, along with required sterile scrub technique.