Cath Lab Technologist

Cath Lab Tech

Unit Notes No first time travelers Cath Lab Techs: Cases are done with two techs (one scrubs and one monitors hemodynamics, etc) RN does conscious sedation Sometimes there will be a fourth person - could be an RN or a tech, depending on the case. There is also a 'Lead Tech' that is responsible for making the room assignments. Agency provides traveler with rad badge.

Certs: ARRT, Fluoro, BLS - Will NOT accept RCIS or CCT. Skills: STEMI receiving facility. Cardiac/Coronary, vascular, peripheral, general IR & neuro intervention. Must have current cath lab experience. Must be comfortable with conscious & moderate sedation, procedural processes, airway management, cardiac drips (such as Integrilin, dopamine, & vasopressors), as well as balloon pumps.

Suites/Labs: Five suites: two suites primarily for coronary cases; one suite - peripheral cases; one suite - vascular & neuro cases; one suite for EP cases. Cases per day on average: varies anywhere from 10-22 cases per day total.

Weeknight/Call Requirement: Rotate call for inpatient cases, emergent cases, etc. 1x/week. Weekend/Call Requirement: 1 weekend/month - weekend call runs from Fri evening through Mon AM. This is subject to change depending on the needs of the unit.