Cardiovascular Cath Lab Technologist – Invasive

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, seeks an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist to perform procedures under physician direction, ensuring patient safety and comfort during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cases.

Responsibilities include scrubbing, monitoring hemodynamics and ECG, preparing the cath lab, assisting with arterial closures, documenting outcomes, and contributing data to ACC-NCDR and state registries. An Associate's degree is required; RCIS/ACLS/BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates level degree.
• Required: Basic computer skills and ability to interpret EKGs and hemodynamic tracings.
• Experience in endovascular, interventional and diagnostic procedures.
• Minimum experience: one year.
• RCIS preferred; familiarity with pacemaker/defibrillator implants.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and use sterile technique during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor hemodynamics and ECG; document data and generate a procedure report.
• Obtain medical history and informed consent; pre-procedure education.
• Prepare cath lab; calibrate and QA checks on radiographic and hemodynamic equipment.
• Position patient, connect monitors, perform ECG, and document in records.
• Assist cardiologist with arterial closure devices and hemostasis.
• Serve as a resource for equipment troubleshooting.
• Collect data for ACC-NCDR and Connecticut Registry databases.
• Participate in inventory, QI, patient transport, scheduling, IV therapy, and product evaluation.
• On-call per monthly schedule for emergency procedures, pacemaker interrogations, and ICD management.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Hemodynamic tracing

Endovascular procedures

Education

Associates degree

RCIS preferred

ACLS

BLS

ARRT

RAD

Job description

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, seeks an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist to perform procedures under physician direction, ensuring patient safety and comfort during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cases.

Responsibilities include scrubbing, monitoring hemodynamics and ECG, preparing the cath lab, assisting with arterial closures, documenting outcomes, and contributing data to ACC-NCDR and state registries. An Associate's degree is required; RCIS/ACLS/BLS are preferred.