Cath Lab Tech

ACHE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Cath Lab Tech to support cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures in an academic health setting. The tech will prepare patients, operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, scrub and assist physicians, and ensure accurate documentation.

This role supports education of students, participation in quality and safety initiatives, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Prepare patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures
• Scrub, circulate, and monitor during procedures, assisting cardiologists and fellows
• Operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring systems while maintaining radiation safety
• Accurately document procedures in the electronic medical record and cath lab systems
• Support education of students and trainees in an academic medical setting
• Respond to cath lab emergencies and on-call needs as required

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures
• Scrub, circulate, and monitor during procedures, assisting cardiologists and fellows
• Operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring systems while maintaining radiation safety
• Document procedures in EMR and cath lab systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and data collection
• On-call readiness for cath lab emergencies

Skills

EKG interpretation

Radiation safety

Sterile technique

Patient monitoring

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

Basic certifications (BLS)

ACLS certification

RCIS or ARRT CI/VI preferred

State radiologic or cardiovascular technologist license

Tools

Fluoroscopy

Imaging operation

EMR systems

Cath lab equipment

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Cath Lab Tech to support cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures in an academic health setting. The tech will prepare patients, operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, scrub and assist physicians, and ensure accurate documentation. This role supports education of students, participation in quality and safety initiatives, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. MUSC offers growth through exposure to cutting-edge cardiac care, research, and teaching within a diverse and inclusive environment committed to innovation and community health.

• Prepare patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures
• Scrub, circulate, and monitor during procedures, assisting cardiologists and fellows
• Operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring systems while maintaining radiation safety
• Continuously assess, monitor, and document patient status before, during, and after procedures
• Maintain strict sterile technique and infection prevention standards
• Accurately document procedures in the electronic medical record and cath lab systems
• Support education of students and trainees in an academic medical setting
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and data collection
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Respond to cath lab emergencies and on-call needs as required

• Cardiac catheterization procedures
• Fluoroscopy and imaging operation
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Sterile technique and scrubbing
• Radiation safety
• EKG interpretation
• Contrast administration and safety
• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Electronic medical record documentation
• Emergency response in cath lab

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred
• ARRT certification with Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI) preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
• State licensure as applicable for radiologic or invasive cardiovascular technologists