Cath Lab Tech

IHA; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for day shift in a cardiac cath lab environment. The role requires live proximity to the medical facility and involves imaging during diagnosis and treatment, with emphasis on aseptic technique and radiation safety.

Join a team that supports physiologic monitoring, data documentation, and sterile procedure setup. The candidate should have ARRT and related credentials, plus BLS; ACLS is preferred. This is a full-time position with on-site duties in Iowa.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology and ARRT registry with an Iowa permit.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire; ACLS preferred within 6 months.
• May require RCIS certification after 600 procedures and exam within 1.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician with imaging during diagnosis and treatment in the cardiac cath lab.
• Ensures quality imaging, DSA, and hemodynamic monitoring and radiation safety.
• Assists with aseptic technique and scrubbing during procedures; transports patients.
• Assists with monitoring devices, calibrates equipment, and documents procedural data.
• Sets up sterile trays and completes annual competencies and education.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Radiation safety

Aseptic technique

Patient transport

Physiologic monitoring

Data/documentation

Education

Two-year radiologic technology program with ARRT

Iowa Radiology technologist permit

RCIS or CVIS related certification (or equivalent)

Advanced medical training degree (AS/AA)

Job description

Description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Hours: Day w/ call - must live within 30 minutes of medical facility

What You Will Do

• Assists the physician with imaging during diagnosis and treatment of cardiac cath lab patients of diverse ages. Ensures quality of imaging and image acquisition, DSA, and hemodynamic monitoring. Ensures radiation safety practices are used for patients and personnel.
• Proficient with aseptic technique and assists physician with scrubbing during procedure. Transport patients to and from the cath lab. May apply manual pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedures.
• Assists with technical utilization of physiologic monitoring/data devices in the cath lab. Calibrates physiologic and monitoring devices. Prepares appropriate forms to document procedural data. Prepares and maintains physiological data after completion of each procedure.
• Completes annual competencies and educational requirements.
• Sets up trays for procedures using sterile technique.
• Assists physician with scrubbing during and after procedure.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology and ARRT registry, with a valid Iowa Radiology technologist permit to practice, OR a graduate of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification program OR an Advanced medical training degree (Associate of Science degree or Associate’s degree in paramedic, or Allied Health Profession)
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support required within 3 months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Basic EKG monitoring class preferred.
• ACLS preferred required within 6 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter required within 3 months of hire

will have to obtain his RCIS certification. This will entail him performing 600 procedures and then taking a test.

This all needs to be done by 1.5 years of the hire date.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.