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Cardiac And Vascular Lab Technologist

Assists providers with diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures in cardiac and vascular labs. Works under direct supervision while promoting teamwork. Must respond on-site within 30 minutes when on call.

Serves as scrub assistant or monitor/recorder for cardiology and radiology studies. Prepares and positions patients for invasive procedures. Assists with cardiovascular tests and records patient hemodynamic activity using electronic equipment, recording devices, and lab instruments. Manages arterial and venous access sites post-procedure, including sheath removal and hemostatic devices. Sets up, maintains, and troubleshoots Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) when required. Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveforms, alerting team per protocol.

Administers intra-coronary or intra-arterial medications under physician supervision. Prepares and maintains sterile field using aseptic technique. Prepares, maintains, and operates hemodynamic and monitoring equipment. Starts and maintains IVs with appropriate training and certification. Uses IVUS machine and Site Rite ultrasound machine. Performs basic and advanced life support, including defibrillation. Conducts point-of-care tests like activated clotting time (ACT), oxygen saturations, and arterial blood gases (ABG).

Provides patient education on procedures. Restocks supplies, maintains clean work areas, and assists with patient transport. Performs quality assurance, troubleshoots equipment, and initiates vendor service calls.

Successful completion of accredited invasive cardiovascular technologist program, or 2 years allied health education (e.g., nursing, respiratory therapy, radiographic technology, emergency medicine) plus 2 years recent on-the-job training in interventional Cath Lab. Ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias. Analytical skills to monitor patient condition and perform hemodynamic calculations. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association. Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association.

One of the following within 12 months of hire:
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), ARRT-Vascular Interventional Radiography, ARRT-Cardiac Interventional Radiography, or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS). Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

5 years recent interventional Cath Lab experience. RCIS for cardiovascular labs or RCES for electrophysiology.

No travel required. No sponsorship available. Relocation assistance negotiable.