Cath Lab Tech - Cardiovascular

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP) in Dover, NH, is seeking a motivated entry-level Cath Lab Tech I to join its cardiovascular team. This position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and full benefits, providing an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to launch a career in cardiac catheterization.

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive on-the-job training and will be eligible for RCIS certification after one year of clinical experience, paving the way for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates of Radiologic or Cardiovascular Technology are welcome.
• Candidates should have strong educational backgrounds in cardiology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures in the laboratory.
• Oversee cardiac imaging procedures and maintain aseptic techniques.
• Prepare and stock the lab before and after procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiology or Cardiovascular preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Radiology preferred

Tools

Electronic medical record system

Hemodynamic system

Biomedical hemodynamic system

Mobile Aspects

Syngo dynamics

X-ray equipment

Job description

Full time position at WDH in Dover, NH. $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus & Full Benefits.

We are seeking a motivated, entry-level Cath Lab Tech I to join our growing cardiovascular team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and individuals looking to launch a career in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

We welcome candidates who have recently completed a Radiologic Technology or Cardiovascular Technology program. We also encourage applicants with a degree in Exercise Physiology or those with a strong educational background in cardiology who are eager to learn and build specialized procedural skills.

Our team is committed to providing comprehensive on-the-job training in cardiac catheterization procedures, sterile techniques, hemodynamic monitoring, and patient care. Candidates will gain the hands‑on experience needed to develop into a skilled Cath Lab professional.

After one year of qualifying clinical experience, employees will be eligible to sit for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification exam, providing a clear pathway for professional growth and career advancement.

If you are passionate about cardiovascular care, thrive in a fast‑paced clinical environment, and are eager to learn from an experienced team, we encourage you to apply.

Summary

As an Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist I, you will assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures in the catheterization/electrophysiology laboratory. You will work closely with physicians and nursing staff to provide high‑quality care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and related procedures by overseeing a variety of cardiac imaging procedures using specialized equipment and techniques to capture high‑quality images of the heart during invasive cardiac interventions, as well as other direct patient care activities. You will also be responsible for preparing and stocking the lab before and after procedures, setting sterile instrument fields, and maintaining and monitoring aseptic techniques.

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiology or Cardiovascular preferred or Bachelor's Degree Radiology preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS] required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - preferred
• NH Radiologic Technologist License if Rad Tech degree graduate
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist [RCIS] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) after 1 year

Experience

• Experience in an accredited cardiac catheterization laboratory or related field 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and promote interdisciplinary collaborative teamwork, including in emergent situations. Maintains effective working relations and communication with the department and other hospital personnel.
• Must possess strong analytical and organizational abilities necessary to perform multiple diagnostic tasks.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the electronic medical record system and the hemodynamic system within 3 months.
• Ability to identify and diagnose potential problems with patients or equipment, adapts priorities and plans independently with minimal direction. Escalate appropriately to leadership or the vendor as required.
• Must be able to promote a customer/patient-oriented philosophy among all staff within the area.
• Must use independent judgment, creativity, and initiative in a variety of situations when assisting with patient procedures.
• Must be able to work under extremely stressful conditions.
• Must be able to understand and operate required equipment and information systems, including, but not limited to, Mobile Aspects, Syngo dynamics, x‑ray, biomedical hemodynamic system, catheter-based ultrasound, and additional modalities.
• Must be physically capable of lifting (linen, supplies, patients, etc.).
• Must have the ability to work with adult, elderly patients, and critically ill patients. Must have the ability to work productively in emergency situations, such as cardiac and respiratory codes, and on‑call situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.