Cath Lab Technician

Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers seeks a skilled Cath Lab Radiographer to support diagnostic and interventional procedures. The role involves active participation in clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic tasks within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, with emphasis on radiation safety and quality assurance.

Requirements include a Cardiovascular Technology/Cath Lab program, 2+ years radiography experience (1+ year in CCL), BLS/ACLS certification, and Saudi Council license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Cardiovascular Technology or Cath Lab Radiography program.
• Minimum 2 years of Radiography experience including at least 1 year in CCL imaging in acute care setting.
• Relevant certifications: BLS & ACLS; Saudi Council license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient transfer to and from the operating table.
• Prepare invasive lines and ensure vital signs are monitored.
• Analyze Hemodynamic studies for adult and pediatric cases.
• Contribute to inventory of high-cost items and track implants.
• Oversee quality assurance for radiation safety and cine/laser processing.
• Participate in departmental research and publish findings.
• Involve in digital catheterization work and support clinical procedures in CCL.

Skills

Radiography

Cath Lab imaging

Staff training

Education

Cardiovascular Technology/Cath Lab Radiography program

Job description

Job Purpose / Objective

Take part in the clinical work within the CCL and expected to introduce new skills and provide training of other staff. Take an active part both on the diagnostic procedures and in the therapeutic interventional techniques which are varied and part of our routine medical services.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Help in transferring the patient from and to the operating table.
• Prepare the invasive lines, and make sure all vital signs are connected.
• Able to analyze the Hemodynamic studies for Adult & Pediatric cases.
• Contribute in the inventory of the High Cost items
• Track and document all implants.
• Oversee the quality assurance procedure: i.e. radiation protection and quality control of cine film processing and laser copy processing.
• Participate in the departmental research program, and will also be supported by the department to write and publish scientific papers using the department material.
• Involve actively in Help in transferring the patient from and to the operating table.
• the digital catheterization work already undertaken by the department.
• Take part in all clinical procedures, diagnostic and interventional, undertaken in CCL within agreed policies and procedures.
• Maintain standards of quality assurance and keep an up-to-date knowledge of developments and technique in Cardiology Radiology.
• Ensures the patient and staff are protected from unnecessary hazards due to radiation.
• Participate in the departmental Rota which may include working single-hand-on call at night.
• Introduce new skills and provides training of other staff as required.
• Provide patient and family education as per the needs.
• Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned with the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Requirements

Education/ Professional Qualification

• Bachelor Degree/ or recognized Cardiovascular Technology Program Cath Lab Radiographer/ or Invasive Cath Lab Technician

Experience

• At least Two (2) years of experience as a Radiographer of which at least one year spent exclusively as a radiographer in CCL imaging procedures in an acute care hospital operating at Western Standards.

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training

• Relevant certificates (BLS & ACLS certified)
• Valid Saudi Council license