Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Equiliem; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Equiliem seeks an experienced CVIS/CVT/RCIS or RT with hands-on cardiac catheterization lab skills. The role demands scrubbing and monitoring during invasive cardiovascular procedures, including PCI/STEMI, peripheral interventions, and pacemaker work.

Required credentials include RT/CVT/CVIS/RCIS, BLS and ACLS, and IABP experience. A high school diploma is required, with strong hemodynamic knowledge and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab is required.
• Ability to independently scrub and monitor procedures.
• Current RT, CVT, CVIS, or RCIS certification is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• IABP experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, supplies, and patients for cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures.
• Assist with cardiac catheterizations, PCI/STEMI cases, peripheral vascular interventions, pacemaker procedures, and select interventional radiology procedures.
• Monitor, document, and calculate hemodynamic data accurately.
• Provide procedural support to physicians before, during, and after procedures.
• Assess and manage vascular access sites and promptly communicate findings to the physician.
• Adhere to Cath Lab call coverage and emergency response protocols.
• Prepare and educate patients prior to procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Scrub and monitor

Cardiac cath lab experience

IABP experience

BLS/ACLS certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS), Cardiovascular Technician (CVT), RCIS, or Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with current, hands-on Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience. Candidates must be proficient in both scrubbing and monitoring during invasive cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, supplies, and patients for cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures
• Assist with cardiac catheterizations, PCI/STEMI cases, peripheral vascular interventions, pacemaker procedures, and select interventional radiology procedures
• Monitor, document, and calculate hemodynamic data accurately
• Provide procedural support to physicians before, during, and after procedures
• Assess and manage vascular access sites and promptly communicate findings to the physician
• Adhere to all Cath Lab call coverage and emergency response protocols
• Prepare and educate patients prior to procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort

Required Qualifications

• Current experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Ability to independently scrub and monitor procedures
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (RT), CVT, CVIS, or RCIS certification
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) experience required
• Strong knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification preferred
• Experience with STEMI and PCI procedures
• Peripheral vascular and electrophysiology/pacemaker procedure experience

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

EEO Employer:

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