Radiology - Cath Lab Tech

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Assist with the insertion of catheters into the heart, and are responsible for measuring and administering special fluids. The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, under general supervision, helps Physicians during catheterization / electrophysiology lab procedures. Prepares room and equipment, instructs patients, monitors patient's condition and provides routine and emergency patient care during procedures. Contributes to the orientation and training of other team members. Help in daily, monthly, and or quarterly quality control initiative through auditing and reporting.

Essential functions of the role include helping Physicians with arteriograms/catheterizations, permanent pacemaker implantations, implantable cardiac defibrillators, diagnostic and interventional, peripheral and coronary, interventional and thrombolytic therapy. Follows national and state radiation protection regulations for patients, self and staff. Provides emergency procedures (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, etc.) as needed. Performs pre and post-procedure care and monitoring. Orients patients for catheterization or electrophysiology procedures. Answers related questions to make patient relaxed. Monitors patient's ECG, pressures, temperature and impendences while in Electrophysiology Lab; notifies physician of variances.

Key success factors include education and/or experience requirements (must meet one of the following): Associates degree in a related field of, or Completion of US military training program and experience equivalent to an Associate's equivalent or 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience, or 2 years of related cardiovascular lab experience. Must be available for On Call response requirements per facility/department policy. Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular values, instrumentation and techniques. Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

Benefits include immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, and tuition reimbursement. PTO accrual begins Day 1.

Qualifications include an Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification, less than 1 year of experience, and the following certifications/licenses/registrations: ACLS (ACLS) within 30 days of hire/transfer, Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire/transfer, and one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Tech (ARRT-R) and MRTnthru TX Medical Board, or Cardio Invasive Spec (RCIS), or Reg Cardiac Electro Spec (RCES), or Cert Electro Spec (CEPS), or Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS).