Cath Lab Tech

Kyeatright; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

PTO Sell Back

Bereavement Leave for Pets

Retirement with Match

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Cath Lab Tech for a full-time, first shift position. The role delivers cardiovascular imaging and interventional support in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, EP Lab, and Cardiovascular Observation Unit, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree and ARRT Radiologic Technologist credentials, Kentucky radiologic license, and BLS; ACLS within one year, NIHSS after orientation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Certificate for Radiologic Technologist required.
• ARRT RT(R) registry required within 90 days of hire.
• KY Radiation License required.
• BLS certification required with 30 days of hire.
• ACLS within one year of hire.
• NIHSS certification upon Neurovascular orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides cardiovascular, endovascular and neurovascular imaging and interventional services.
• Assists physicians during electrophysiology procedures.
• Competent in atrial and ventricular ablation procedures; LAAO procedures and lead extractions.
• Assists with implantation of permanent pacemakers/ICDs.
• Performs digital imaging techniques.
• Maintains aseptic technique and manages complications.
• Complies with regulatory guidelines and professional ethics.

Skills

ARRT RT(R) Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NIHSS Certification

Education

Associate degree

Radiologic Technologist Certificate

Tools

Digital imaging systems

Cath lab equipment

Job description

## Cath Lab TechApply: Lexington, KY: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26107717**Summary****Job Description:****Cath Lab Tech**Full Time I First ShiftDiagnostic and Imaging I Lexington, Ky**$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals**Baptist Health invasive cardiac services, where compassionate care meets advanced treatment and research. Our three units encompass the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and Cardiovascular Observation Unit. Our invasive Cardiac Services include cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty, percutaneous catheter interventions, cardiac MEMs, interventional neurology, interventional radiology, cardiac ablations, pacemakers/defibrillators, left atrial appendage occlusion devices, loop recorder implants, transesophageal echocardiograms, and electrical cardioversions. The cardiovascular observation unit also serves as our preoperative and postoperative area. At Baptist Health, we treat the whole person, offering hope and strength on every patient’s journey.**Description:*** Provides healthcare services using cardiovascular, endovascular, and neurovascular imaging and interventional procedures.* Arterial/venous sheath removals and/or closure devices* Assisting physicians during electrophysiology procedures.* Competent in: Atrial and Ventricular Ablation procedures; LAAO Procedures and Lead Extractions.* Assisting physicians during the implantation of permanent pacemakers / ICDs3.* Performing digital imaging techniques.* Aseptic technique.* Management of complications such as but not limited to, air emboli, stroke, anaphylaxis reactions, perforations of vessels and cardiac tamponade.* Complies with regulatory guidelines.* Demonstrates professional judgment in performance of services and maintains demeanor complementary to medical ethics.**Qualifications****:*** Associate degree.* Certificate for Radiologic Technologist.* Current American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) Registry in Radiography RT (R) required within 90 days of hire date.* Current Commonwealth of Kentucky Radiation License with the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.* ACLS certification within one year of hire.* Obtain NIHSS certification upon completion of Neurovascular orientation.**Benefits:*** Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance* Life Insurance* Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance* Identity Theft Protection* Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* PTO Sell Back Program* Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)* Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support* Retirement with Company Match### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.