Cardiac Cath Lab Tech: Invasive Procedure Expert

WellSpan Health; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital seeks a Cath Lab Technologist to assist during invasive cardiology procedures, provide patient care before, during, and after procedures, and maintain sterile technique. The role supports physicians in PCI, stent, IABP and other interventions with emphasis on radiation safety and teamwork.

Applicants should have a health-science credential or cardio tech degree, 1 year Cath Lab experience, and be eligible for relevant licenses within 2 years, plus BLS/ACLS on hire.

Qualifications

• Certificate or degree in health science (cardiology tech, radiologic tech, LPN, paramedic, biomedical engineer) required.
• Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
• 1 year Cath Lab or interventional radiology experience required.
• Licenses: Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist within 2 years or ARRT within 2 years; BLS and ACLS on hire.
• Knowledge of cardiology, electrophysiology, pacemakers; fluent medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiologist in diagnostic invasive procedures and maintain Cath Lab equipment.
• Prepare sterile trays and maintain sterile field for procedures.
• Monitor and record patients' hemodynamic status during procedures.
• Recognize and respond to arrhythmias; apply emergency protocols and safety measures.
• Participate in off-premise call coverage as required.

Skills

Cardiac knowledge

Medical terminology

Radiographic procedures

Team player

EKG interpretation

Radiographic equipment operation

Education

Certificate program or health-science degree

Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology (preferred)

Tools

PACS imaging handling

Cath Lab equipment operation

Job description

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital seeks a Cath Lab Technologist to assist during invasive cardiology procedures, provide patient care before, during, and after procedures, and maintain sterile technique. The role supports physicians in PCI, stent, IABP and other interventions with emphasis on radiation safety and teamwork.

Applicants should have a health-science credential or cardio tech degree, 1 year Cath Lab experience, and be eligible for relevant licenses within 2 years, plus BLS/ACLS on hire.