Cath Lab Tech (New Outpatient Surgery Center)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louisiana is seeking a Cardiovascular Lab Technologist Resident for a full-time internship. This role involves comprehensive residency training within the cardiovascular department, focusing on diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Candidates must be graduates from an accredited radiography program and hold necessary BLS certification. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team are essential. The position includes being on-call and requires good physical health for various demands. Competitive compensation is offered in a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited radiography program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current BLS certification through a recognized provider.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and take call according to unit standards to meet training goals.
• On-call requires reporting to the facility within 30 minutes of activation.

Responsibilities

• Complete a minimum of six months of residency training.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams within Cardiovascular Services.
• Participate in on-call rotations with a 30-minute response time.

Skills

BLS certification (AHA) with ILCOR

Education

JRCERT radiography program

ARRT registrant

Louisiana radiologic technologist license

Job description

Cath Lab Tech (New Outpatient Surgery Center)

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At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world‑class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community‑oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Monday – Friday (times to be determined), no weekends.

The Cardiovascular Lab Technologist Resident will complete a minimum of six months of residency training. This team member must commit to full‑time employment during the training. Training under the program will include hospital, departmental, and job‑specific orientations and educational elements. This professional will work with multidisciplinary teams within Cardiovascular Services and St. Tammany Parish Hospital to promote excellence in cardiovascular care. The nature of procedures performed is diagnostic and interventional cardiac, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular, and interventional radiology. Additionally, the Cardiovascular Lab Technologist Resident will be in an on‑call rotation with a 30‑minute response time in order to provide completeness in their learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology accredited radiography program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; Licensed by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
• BLS through the American Heart Association. Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as, but not limited to, Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check‑off.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and take call, according to unit specific standards in order to meet the training goals.
• When the resident is on‑call they must report to the facility within 30 minutes of activation.

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include, but are not limited to, standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 99 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Constant (67%–100%): hearing, seeing.
• Frequently (34%–66%): lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking.
• Occasionally (1%–33%): climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling.

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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