Cath Lab Technician (RCES)

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Cardiac Technologist to perform invasive cardiac and peripheral vascular diagnostics and interventional procedures, including electrophysiology (EP) techniques.

You will monitor EKGs and intracardiac pressures, assist with sterile procedures, operate X-ray equipment, and manage EP devices like pacemakers, ensuring high-quality rhythm-disturbance care while staying updated on EP protocols and treatments.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in electrophysiology, cardiovascular technology, and pharmacology.
• RCES registration through CCI required within 18 months of hire; RCIS preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing advanced imaging, hemodynamic monitoring, and recording to assess and treat cardiac and vascular diseases.
• Monitoring, recording, and analyzing electrocardiograms (EKG) and intracardiac pressures.
• Assisting medical teams with sterile procedures and operating X-ray and laboratory equipment.
• Handling blood samples and sterile supplies, working with patients across all ages.
• Focusing on electrophysiology procedures, managing devices like pacemakers and ICDs, and ensuring high-quality care for rhythm disturbances.

Education

Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology

ECG/EP knowledge

Job description

Join our team as a Cardiac Technologist, specializing in invasive cardiac and peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures, including electrophysiology (EP) techniques.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performing advanced imaging, hemodynamic monitoring, and recording to assess and treat cardiac and vascular diseases.
• Monitoring, recording, and analyzing electrocardiograms (EKG) and intracardiac pressures.
• Assisting medical teams with sterile procedures and operating X-ray and laboratory equipment.
• Handling blood samples and sterile supplies, working with patients across all ages.
• Focusing on electrophysiology procedures, managing devices like pacemakers and ICDs, and ensuring high-quality care for rhythm disturbances.
• Staying updated on EP protocols, understanding pharmacologic treatments, and applying knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and emergent care.

Qualifications Include

• Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in electrophysiology, cardiovascular technology, and pharmacology.
• Registration as a Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) through CCI required within 18 months of hire; RCIS preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.

Skills And Attributes

• Strong technical and clinical skills in advanced cardiac procedures.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations, including children and geriatrics.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-focused care within a team-oriented environment.