Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS/RTR)

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Technologist role at Avera Heart Hospital focuses on adult and adult-geriatric patient care in the Cardiac/Vascular/EP cath lab, performing scrub, monitoring, and circulating duties to maintain a sterile environment and patient safety.

Work hours are Mon-Fri, 6:30 am–5:00 pm with on-call rotations. Requires RCIS or RTR program graduate, at least two years in the Cath Lab, and current BLS certification. Collaboration with physicians and nurses is essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years continuous clinical experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Graduate of an accredited RCIS or RTR program.
• Current BLS certification or equivalent competency.
• RCIS registry required or RTR registry current; VI or CI credential if RTR.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab before, during and after procedures.
• Maintain sterile environment and apply asepsis principles.
• Assist in training newly assigned personnel.
• Collaborate with physicians and RNs to meet patient goals and ensure safety.
• Support radiation safety and quality control in the lab.

Skills

Sterile technique

Asepsis & infection control

Radiation safety

Cath lab assist

Team collaboration

Education

RCIS or RTR program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

The Cardiovascular Technologist role at Avera Heart Hospital focuses on adult and adult-geriatric patient care in the Cardiac/Vascular/EP cath lab, performing scrub, monitoring, and circulating duties to maintain a sterile environment and patient safety.

Work hours are Mon-Fri, 6:30 am–5:00 pm with on-call rotations. Requires RCIS or RTR program graduate, at least two years in the Cath Lab, and current BLS certification. Collaboration with physicians and nurses is essential.