Surgical Tech

JOB SUMMARY Provide specialized technical assistance to physicians performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Key Responsibilities Assist physicians in performing a variety of cardiac and vascular procedures. Prepare and maintain the cath lab environment, instruments, and equipment. Monitor patients during procedures, including vital signs and hemodynamic status. Administer medications and emergency drugs as directed by the physician. Ensure sterile technique is maintained throughout procedures. Operate specialized equipment used in the cath lab. Document patient information and procedure details accurately. Respond to emergency situations and provide appropriate care. Schedule / Shift 5x8 Days (06:45-15:15) Monday‑Friday. Occasional late days (4‑5 days per month), with rare instances of working past 17:00 on those days. Call Requirement On call one day per week and every fifth weekend. Float Requirement Will float as needed. Weekend Requirement None specified. Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab setting. Experience in both Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab work settings. Proficiency in performing procedures such as: Cardiac Stent Placement, Diagnostic Catheterizations Adult, IABP Placement/Removal, Interventional Catheterizations, Left heart catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI), Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Right heart catheterization. Knowledge and administration of medications including: Antiarrhythmics, Antihypertensives, Emergency Medications, IV vasopressors, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Reversal agents, Thrombolytics. Competency in IV therapy including: Blood Product Administration, IV infusion pumps, Starting IVs. Strong understanding of professional knowledge and skills including: 12 Lead EKG, Activated Clotting Time (ACT), Cardioversion, Circulate Procedures, Infection Prevention, Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions, Malignant Hyperthermia Protocols, Monitoring Procedural Sedation, Richmond Agitation‑Sedation Scale, Sheath Removal and Monitoring. Preferred Qualifications Experience with procedures such as: ASD Closures, Cardiac Implant Closure Device, Impella insertion, Rotablader athrectomy, Scrub Procedures, Transcatheter Aortic Valve implantation/Replacement (TAVI/TAVR). Experience with Vascular Studies/Procedures including: angioplasty, dialysis graft interventional, Upper and Lower Extremity Angiography. Proficiency in advanced IV therapy including: Assist with Central Line Insertion/management, Implanted Ports - Care and Maintenance, PICC Lines - Care and Maintenance. Proficiency in professional knowledge and skills including: End‑Tidal CO2 monitoring, External Compression Devices (C‑Clamp, Sandbags), Hypothermia protocols, Laser Assisted Procedures, Pressure Ulcer Assessment/Prevention, Radiation and Laser Safety, Topical Hemostasis (D‑Stat, Chito‑Seal, Syvek Patch), Vascular Closure Systems (Perclose, StarClose), Ventilator Monitoring. Certifications ACLS BLS Experience Minimum 2 years of direct experience in a Cath Lab environment. Traveler Experience: Not required. Skills Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab Cardiac Stent Placement Diagnostic Catheterizations Adult IABP Placement/Removal Interventional Catheterizations Left heart catheterization Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring Right heart catheterization 12 Lead EKG Activated Clotting Time (ACT) Cardioversion Circulate Procedures Infection Prevention Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias Isolation Precautions Malignant Hyperthermia Protocols Monitoring Procedural Sedation Richmond Agitation‑Sedation Scale Sheath Removal and Monitoring IV therapy Medication administration EMR / Systems Epic Pyxis Patient Population Adults with a range of cardiovascular diagnoses or symptoms, including suspicion or confirmation of heart or vascular disease. Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease (stable angina, unstable angina/NSTEMI, STEMI), heart failure, valvular disease, congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, pericardial disease, and pre‑operative evaluations. Unit / Specialty Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) Special Procedures / Unit Details Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) - balloon angioplasty and stent placement PFO/ASD closure Cardiogenic shock management Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) procedures External Counterpulsation (ECP) Special Equipment Impella Penumbra EKOS Roto Ultrasound Shockwave ACIST GE Mac Lab system Unit Orientation 16 Hours #J-18808-Ljbffr