Cardiac Cath Lab Technician *

The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech performs advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, peripheral vascular procedures, and structural heart procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Cardiac Cath Lab Technicians are responsible for scrubbing, monitoring, and assisting providers as requested. Technicians respond with the team to patient distress situations and assist with equipment quality control and inventory management.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS -

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program or accredited CVT Program
• **Previous experience scrubbing in a Cardiac Cath, Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology Lab or an Associate’s Degree in a Health Science may be substituted for the professional education requirement above
• American Heart Association ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• American Heart Association BLS Certification
• RCIS must be acquired within 2 years
• Knowledge of radiation safety
• Basic EKG interpretation

• High:  Read and write English

• High:  Ability to learn and use multiple imaging hemodynamic and medical record systems

   

 

Preferred:

• ARRT Certifications (R) (American Registry of Radiology Technologists)
• Registration as a Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT)
• Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• Knowledge in computer-based imaging and hemodynamic management
• Proficient in EKG interpretation
• Basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology
• Bachelor’s Degree

COMPENSATION RANGE - 

Minimum- $27.80 - Maximum- $41.70