Cath Lab Tech: Cardiac Imaging & Interventional Support

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine is hiring a Cath Lab Technician for on-site work at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham. The role involves assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions, acting as scrub, monitor and circulator, and operating cath lab equipment.

The position requires CPR, ACLS within 6 months, RCIS/ARRT certification, and 1–2 years in a cath lab. Benefits include PT off, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a cardiac cath lab or electrophysiology lab preferred.
• Current CPR certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• RCIS or ARRT registration currently held or eligible.
• Two years' experience in a cardiac cath lab may substitute for licensure/certification/registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias.
• Function as scrub assistant, monitor and circulator; operate equipment used in cath lab.
• Admit and orient patient to cath lab; enter patient data into databases and imaging systems.
• Maintain sterile field and infection control per policy.
• Monitor patient vitals and procedural documentation during procedures.
• Operate hemodynamic, x-ray, EKG equipment; respond to physiological changes.
• Follow radiation safety regulations and wear protective gear.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and maintain required certifications.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EKG

X-ray

Hemodynamic monitoring

Defibrillator

IABP

TEc device

Angiojet

Job description

UAB Medicine is hiring a Cath Lab Technician for on-site work at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham. The role involves assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions, acting as scrub, monitor and circulator, and operating cath lab equipment.

The position requires CPR, ACLS within 6 months, RCIS/ARRT certification, and 1–2 years in a cath lab. Benefits include PT off, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.