Cath Lab Technologist
About the role
Track real-time physiological data including heart rhythms, blood pressures, and saturations to instantly detect and communicate critical status changes to the physician during complex cardiovascular cases.
Execute accurate hemodynamic calculations, cardiac output assessments, and intra-procedure testing to give the care team immediate, actionable diagnostic data.
Prepare, maintain, and sterilely handle specialized equipment and supplies to maintain a safe, sterile environment throughout every procedure.
Partner with the physician by anticipating case needs, adapting quickly to changing patient conditions, and ensuring seamless room setup and infection control standards.
Educate patients and their families on post-procedure catheter site care, recovery expectations, and warning signs to ensure a safe transition home.
Responsibilities
- Track real-time physiological data—including heart rhythms, blood pressures, and saturations—to instantly detect and communicate critical status changes to the physician during complex cardiovascular cases.
- Execute accurate hemodynamic calculations, cardiac output assessments, and intra-procedure testing to give the care team immediate, actionable diagnostic data.
- Prepare, maintain, and sterilely handle specialized equipment and supplies to maintain a safe, sterile environment throughout every procedure.
- Partner with the physician by anticipating case needs, adapting quickly to changing patient conditions, and ensuring seamless room setup and infection control standards.
- Educate patients and their families on post-procedure catheter site care, recovery expectations, and warning signs to ensure a safe transition home.
Requirements
- Licensure / Certification / Registration: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, Certified Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Qualifications
- Licensure / Certification / Registration: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, Certified Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Skills
- Advanced Life Support
- BLS Provider
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
- Certified Cardiographic Tech
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Optional legal and pet insurance
- Transportation savings
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-Time | Day Shift