Cath Lab Technologist

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) employer match

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance / Vocare program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN seeks a Cardiovascular Specialist to monitor patient vitals and assist during cath lab procedures. You will identify patient changes, perform intra-procedure testing, and maintain sterile technique.

Responsibilities include room setup, patient transport, and post-procedure cleanup in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include ALS and BLS within required timeframes, and CCI/ARRT credentials as applicable; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensure/certification in ALS, BLS within specified timelines.
• CCI or ARRT credentials may be required or preferred.
• PALS preferred; radiography credentialing may be required.

Responsibilities

• 6:30am-5pm, 40 hours per week.
• Monitor heart rate, rhythm, pressures, saturations during cases.
• Identify and communicate patient condition changes to physician and team.
• Perform intra-procedure testing and ensure asepsis.
• Assist with room setup, transport and post-procedure cleanup; follow infection control and sharps safety.

Education

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

BLS Provider

CCI Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

CCI Cardiographic Tech

ARRT Radiologic Technologist (Radiography)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

High School diploma equivalency / Associate's degree / 4 years experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West

Department: Cath Lab

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• 6:30am-5pm, 40 hours per week
• Perform active physiological monitoring of heart rate, rhythm, pressures, and saturations. Anticipate changes during cases that indicate necessary information, such as catheter position. Accurately identify and communicate patient condition changes to the physician and team.
• Routinely perform patient testing and/or monitoring to include oxygen saturation, cardiac output, shunting, hemodynamic calculations and other intra-procedure testing and resulting as applicable.
• Demonstrate knowledge and variation of procedures, including the equipment/supplies used for performance. Demonstrate proper handling, preparation, and maintains asepsis.
• Assist with room setup, patient transport and post-procedure clean-up. Ensure infection control and sharp safety procedures are followed regarding waste and reusable products.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following required:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• RCIS, CCI, or ARRT license required

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