Allied Health - Cath Lab Tech

McLendon Leadershi; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cath Lab Technician role at McLendon Leadershi in Pikeville, KY supports cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, ensuring equipment readiness and patient safety in a fast-paced interventional suite.

The position requires expertise in cardiovascular procedures, imaging technology, and sterile technique, with experience in cath lab or critical care settings to monitor patients and document procedures in Epic or PACS.

Qualifications

• Experience in cath lab or critical care settings.
• Proficiency with cardiovascular imaging modalities and sterile technique.
• Ability to monitor patient status and follow infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cath lab equipment for procedures like angiograms.
• Operate imaging equipment and monitor patient vital signs.
• Adhere to sterile techniques and infection control protocols.
• Manage inventory of cath lab supplies, including catheters and contrast agents.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic or PACS.
• Perform maintenance and quality checks on imaging equipment.

Skills

Cardiovascular procedures

Imaging technology

Sterile techniques

Tools

Epic

PACS

Job description

Overview

The Cath Lab Technician assists cardiologists in cardiac catheterization procedures, ensuring equipment functionality and patient safety. This position operates in fast-paced interventional suites where real-time imaging and hemodynamic monitoring are vital. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cardiovascular procedures, imaging technology, and sterile techniques, with experience in cath lab or critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cath lab equipment for procedures like angiograms.
• Operate imaging equipment and monitor patient vital signs.
• Adhere to sterile techniques and infection control protocols.
• Manage inventory of cath lab supplies, including catheters and contrast agents.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic or PACS.
• Perform maintenance and quality checks on imaging equipment.

This position is vital for advancing cardiac care through precise diagnostic and interventional procedures. Professionals seeking to enhance their career in cardiovascular technology are invited to apply for this Cath Lab Technician role.