Cath Lab Technician (Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Technologist)

Cath Lab Technician (Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Technologist)

Location: Waterbury, Connecticut

Employment Type: 3 Months Contract

Work Schedule: Monday Friday

Shift: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM (5 Days 8 Hours)

On-Call Requirement: Every third weekend (EOW) on-call rotation based on unit needs Two weekday on-call shifts in addition to the regular schedule

Work Setting: Onsite The Cath Lab Technician supports physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures by preparing patients, operating specialized cardiac equipment, monitoring hemodynamic status, assisting with conscious sedation, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care throughout all cardiac catheterization procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for cardiac catheterization procedures. Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Perform hemodynamic monitoring throughout procedures. Assist with conscious sedation monitoring. Prepare, implement, and document patient care plans. Communicate patient status before, during, and after procedures. Prepare and maintain Cath Lab equipment and supplies. Ensure procedure rooms are fully equipped before each case. Assist with coronary angiography, PCI, peripheral vascular, and other invasive cardiac procedures. Maintain sterile technique throughout procedures. Monitor patient safety and respond appropriately to emergencies. Maintain accurate procedural documentation. Ensure compliance with infection control and regulatory standards. Participate in scheduled weekday and weekend on-call rotations.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience. Experience as a Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Technologist. Current RT(R) or RCIS Certification. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification. Experience with hemodynamic monitoring. Experience assisting with invasive cardiac procedures. Experience with conscious sedation monitoring. Ability to participate in required weekday and weekend on-call rotations. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Hospital-based Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory experience. Experience with coronary angiography and PCI procedures. Structural Heart procedure experience. Peripheral vascular intervention experience. Electrophysiology experience. Experience using hemodynamic monitoring systems. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience. Experience working in high-volume Cath Labs.