Cath Lab/IR Technologist Per Diem

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an experienced Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist to assist in interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization procedures. You will support physicians, monitor hemodynamics, and document accurately in Epic.

The role requires at least 1 year in IR/cath lab, with potential NJ licensing consideration for cross-border work, and includes BLS/ACLS completion during orientation. The hospital emphasizes excellence in patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year staff technologist experience in interventional radiology or cath lab.
• Radiology technologist with registry or Cardiovascular Technician training accepted.
• Complete BLS and ACLS by orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assists with procedures in interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization lab.
• Communicates clinical observations to physicians during procedures.
• Maintains hemodynamic monitoring and understands medication indications.
• Ensures accurate procedural documentation in Epic and proper image transfer to PACS.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Cardiac catheterization

Epic documentation

Education

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist

Registered Radiology Technologist

Cardiovascular Technician

Tools

PACS

Epic

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Invasive Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations and invasive cardiac procedures on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates technological proficiency in assisting with all procedures performed with respective physicians in interventional radiology and/or cardiac catheterization lab
• Directly assists interventional radiologist and/or Cardiologist in the performance of various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Communicates clinical observations during procedures to performing Physician
• Remains current in practice and utilizes expertise in the technological aspects of interventional radiology and/or invasive cardiology
• Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of all equipment and supplies utilized in interventional services and demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot equipment and issues effectively
• Accountable for accurate procedural documentation in Epic
• Demonstrates the action of understanding specific medications utilized in Cardiac catheterization procedures and comprehends indications for usage
• Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and responds appropriately to fluctuation of parameters
• Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining hemostasis of access sites
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.
• Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time.
• Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time.
• Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs.
• Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher.
• Frequently stoop and bend.
• Frequently reach above shoulder level.
• Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
• Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies.
• Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Registered Radiology Technologist (current NJ license if working in NJ) or trained Cardiovascular Technician.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1-year staff technologist.
• At least 1-year experience in interventional radiology and/or cardiac catheterization lab, preferred.
• If Radiology Technologist: required to successfully complete advanced invasive radiology registry within 1 year of eligibility.
• Obtain BLS and ACLS by completion of orientation
• History of computer usage experience required.

Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

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