Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA seeks a skilled Cath Lab Tech to support cardiology procedures and patient care. You will prepare and monitor equipment, assist during catheterizations, and document findings with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires experience in scrubbing and hemodynamic monitoring, with ACLS/BCLS certifications and cardiovascular tech training. This is a full-time, day-shift position located at the Riverdale campus.

Qualifications

• Requires experience assisting with scrubbing procedures and monitoring data.
• Cardiovascular technician training with invasive cardiology & hemodynamic monitoring preference.
• ACLS and BCLS certifications required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization and related procedures.
• Ensure equipment (catheters, monitors, imaging devices) is set up and functioning.
• Prepare patients for procedures, answer questions, and position on table.
• Monitor vital signs, EKGs, and hemodynamics during procedures.
• Scrub in and assist physician with catheters and tools as needed.
• Document procedure details, medications, and any complications.
• Assist with post-procedure transfer and instructions.
• Participate in quality assurance and training of new staff.
• Track instruments and support both invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures.

Skills

Scrubbing procedures

Hemodynamic monitoring

Vital signs monitoring

Data monitoring

Education

Cardiovascular technician training

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

Job description

Overview
Cath Lab Tech
Location: Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale, GA
Full Time - C all required | Days |10-hour Shifts
Responsibilities

• A ssist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization procedures, which involve threading catheters through blood vessels to diagnose and treat various heart /cardiovascular conditions
• E nsure that all necessary equipment, including catheters, monitors, and imaging devices, are properly set up and functioning before each procedure
• H elp prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, answering questions, and ensuring they are comfortable and properly positioned on the procedure table
• D uring procedures, monitor patients' vital signs, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and hemodynamic data to ensure their safety and provide real-time information to the medical team
• M ay scrub in and assist the physician directly during the procedure, handling catheters, guidewires, and other equipment as needed
• A ccurately document all aspects of the procedure, including patient information, medications administered, and any complications that arise
• H elp transfer patients to recovery areas after the procedure, monitor their condition and provid e any necessary post-procedure instructions or assistance
• P articipate in quality assurance , quality improvement initiatives and training new staff to ensure that procedures are performed safely and effectively
• T rack the par level of all instruments and supplies, and provide support for both invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures in all capacities for the cardia c cath lab
  

Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Requires previous experience assisting with scrubbing procedures and monitoring data, preferably in a Cardiovascular Lab.
• Cardiovascular technician training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring preferred.
• BCLS (AHA) required upon hire and maintain current.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); required.
• Proficient computer skills.
  

Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
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