Cardiac Cath Lab Technician

Zohorecruit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumera Healthcare Group is seeking a skilled Cath Lab Technician to join our professional network in Chicago. You will assist physicians during cardiac catheterization, operate specialized equipment, and provide high-quality patient care across hospital and specialty cardiac centers.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, equipment operation, monitoring vitals, documentation, and collaboration with cardiology teams.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication with physicians, nurses, and staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced cath lab.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and interventional procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures, explain processes, monitor vital signs and ensure safety.
• Operate and maintain Cath Lab equipment, including fluoroscopy and hemodynamic monitoring systems.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, respond promptly to emergencies.
• Maintain sterile techniques and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Accurately document procedures, patient data, and equipment use.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare staff to provide optimal patient care.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or certificate in cardiovascular technology, radiology, or related field

Job description

Chicago, United States | Posted on 11/18/2025

Your work matters — and where you work should too. At Lumera Healthcare Group, we connect clinical and allied professionals with flexible, well-matched opportunities nationwide. Whether you're looking to travel, pick up extra shifts, or secure something long-term, our recruiters focus on your career, not just the next placement.

Job Description

Weare seeking skilled and dedicatedCath Lab Technicianstojoin our professional network. In this role, you will assistphysicians during cardiac catheterization procedures, operatespecialized equipment, and provide high-quality patient care.Assignments are available in hospitals and specialty cardiaccenters, offering competitive pay, flexibility, and career growthopportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist physiciansduring diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizationprocedures.
• Prepare patients forprocedures, including explaining processes, monitoring vitalsigns, and ensuring safety.
• Operate and maintainCath Lab equipment, including fluoroscopy and hemodynamicmonitoring systems.
• Monitor patientsbefore, during, and after procedures, responding promptly toemergencies.
• Maintain steriletechniques and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Accurately documentprocedures, patient data, and equipment use.
• Collaborate withcardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare staff to provideoptimal patient care.
• Participate inquality assurance and performance improvementinitiatives.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree orcertificate in cardiovascular technology, radiology, or relatedfield.
• RCIS (RegisteredCardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or ARRT certificationpreferred.
• State license asrequired.
• BLS and ACLScertification.
• 1–2 years ofexperience in a Cath Lab setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge ofcardiac anatomy, physiology, and interventionalprocedures.
• Excellent teamwork,communication, and problem-solving skills.