Cardiac Cath Lab Tech - Hands-On Cardio Care

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA is seeking a Cath Lab Tech to join our cardiology team. Full-time, day shifts, 10-hour shifts.

You will assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization, ensure equipment is ready, prepare patients, monitor vitals and ECGs, scrub in, document procedures, and support post-procedure care. Requires cardiovascular technician training and BCLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with scrubbing procedures and monitoring data.
• Cardiovascular technician training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring preferred.
• BCLS (AHA) required upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS; required.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization procedures, which involve threading catheters through blood vessels to diagnose and treat various heart /cardiovascular conditions
• Ensure that all necessary equipment, including catheters, monitors, and imaging devices, are properly set up and functioning before each procedure
• Help prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, answering questions, and ensuring they are comfortable and properly positioned on the procedure table
• During procedures, monitor patients' vital signs, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and hemodynamic data to ensure their safety and provide real-time information to the medical team
• May scrub in and assist the physician directly during the procedure, handling catheters, guidewires, and other equipment as needed
• Accurately document all aspects of the procedure, including patient information, medications administered, and any complications that arise
• Help transfer patients to recovery areas after the procedure, monitor their condition and provide any necessary post-procedure instructions or assistance
• Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement initiatives and training new staff to ensure that procedures are performed safely and effectively
• Track 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

Skills

Clinical scrubbing experience

Education

Cardiovascular technician training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring

Job description

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA is seeking a Cath Lab Tech to join our cardiology team. Full-time, day shifts, 10-hour shifts.

You will assist cardiologists during cardiac catheterization, ensure equipment is ready, prepare patients, monitor vitals and ECGs, scrub in, document procedures, and support post-procedure care. Requires cardiovascular technician training and BCLS/ACLS.