Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to perform advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, scrub, monitor, and assist with equipment and team coordination in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

The role emphasizes rapid response to patient distress, data collection, and participation in on-call rotation; educational requirements include radiologic tech training and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required.
• Graduate from an accredited Radiology Technologist Program or accredited CVT Program; substitution allowed for related health-science program.
• Advanced credentials may be preferred with a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transporting patients to nursing units.
• Attend to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures.
• Circulates during procedure, as applicable.
• Obtain and records hemodynamic data using appropriate equipment.
• Assist with defibrillation and CPR as needed.
• Participate in on-call per schedule.
• Prepare patient and equipment for procedures and calibrate equipment.
• Ensure adequate stock and setup of Cardiac Lab procedure rooms.
• Scrub during procedures and assist physician with catheters.
• Perform professional, clinical, and technical competencies as required.

Skills

Radiation safety

EKG interpretation

Imaging systems

EMR systems

Cardiac anatomy

Cardiac physiology

Education

High School Graduate

Radiologic Technology / CVT program graduate

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

RCIS certification

RCVT registration

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist performs advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, peripheral vascular procedures, and structural heart procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Cardiac Cath Lab Technologists are responsible for scrubbing, monitoring, and assisting providers as requested. Technologists respond with the team to patient distress situations and assist with equipment quality control and inventory management.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assist in transporting patients to nursing units.
• Attends to patient needs during cardiac lab procedures.
• Circulates during procedure, as applicable.
• Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating – hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
• Participates in life‑saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Participates in On‑call per established call schedule, if applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares patient and equipment for cardiac lab procedures by preparing site of entry, – draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Prepares the Cardiac Lab procedures rooms by ensuring that adequate stock is available.
• Scrubs during procedure, as applicable. Assists the physician in maneuvering catheters.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Radiologic Technology Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program or accredited CVT Program ** Previous experience scrubbing in a Cardiac Cath, Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology Lab or a graduate of a certificate or degree granting program or post‑secondary educational program in a health science or related field may be substituted for the professional education requirement above

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree

Required Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) within 120 Days
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) must be acquired within 2 years

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Registration as a Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of radiations safety
• Basic EKG interpretation
• Ability to learn and use multiple imaging hemodynamic and medical record systems
• Preferred: Knowledge in computer‑based imaging and hemodynamic management Proficient in EKG interpretation Basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.