Cardiovascular Technologist I - Full-Time

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Technician to prepare patients for invasive procedures and assist the physician. You will maintain sterile techniques, monitor patients, and coordinate care with nursing staff.

The role requires completion of a cardiovascular tech, X-ray tech, or LPN program and may include cath lab experience. This position is on-site in a high-stress lab environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a registered X-Ray Technologist, Cardiovascular Technologist, or accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Cardiac catheterization experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization and maintain sterile techniques.
• Assist physician as a scrub person during catheterization or PTCA.
• Monitor the patient during the procedure.
• Develop film and maintain darkroom quality control.
• Ensure smooth lab scheduling and patient flow.
• Maintain clean work environment and safe practices.
• Review pre-cath labs and report to RN or physician.
• Demonstrate care for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Perform safety checks and report hazards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab knowledge

Radiation safety

CPR

Communication skills

Education

Cardiovascular technologist / X-ray tech / LPN program

Job description

Job Details SHIFT: Primarily M-F / 7a-5:30pm PRIMARY FUNCTION: To prepare patients for invasive procedure, and assist the physician during a diagnostic catheterization, PTCA, or electrophysiology study. Rotates through all aspects of the laboratory.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares a patient for cardiac catheterization, PTCA, or EP study and maintains sterile techniques.
• Assists the physician as a scrub person during a cardiac catheterization or PTCA.
• Monitors the patient during the cardiac catheterization.
• Develops the film after each procedure and maintains the quality control of the darkroom.
• Anticipates the activities of each existing catheterization lab and keeps the schedule flowing consistently.
• Maintains proper customer services with all areas that interact with laboratory.
• Keeps a neat and clean work environment.
• Reviews normal blood work when checking a patients chart pre-cath and reports to RN or physician as necessary.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
• Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with physicians, nursing units, patient escort services, and the bed coordinator.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

None

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

HVIS Nurse Manager Cardiac Cath Lab Assistant Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of registered X-Ray Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist program or accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• Cardiac Catheterization experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart.
• Knowledge of rhythms, disrhythms, and pressures in the chambers of the heart.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures, knowledge of the intro-aortic balloon pump.
• Knowledge of drug interactions as related to pediatric, adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of radiation safety for patients and employees.
• Skill in functioning as a darkroom technician.
• Skill in manual dexterity and viewing a computer terminal.
• Skill in communicating professionally on any level of contact.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Ability to calculate valve areas.
• Ability to maintain an efficient productivity level.
• Ability to perform CPR if needed on any individual.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• BLS and ACLS within one year of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent lifting of incapacitated patients, standing and bending for extended periods while wearing a protective lead apron (weighs 20 lbs).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Spaciously limited and highly stressed environment. Exposure to radiation, blood, and body fluids.

Hourly Pay Range:

$38.98 - $62.38 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Oct 26, 2026

EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website