Cath Lab Technologist I: Cardiac Cath & EP Support

Christiana Care Health System; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab professional to prepare patients for invasive procedures and assist physicians during catheterizations and EP studies. The role involves maintaining sterile technique, film development, and ensuring smooth lab workflow.

The incumbent will review pre-cath blood work, communicate with RNs/physicians, and apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, rhythms, and patient demographics (pediatric to geriatric).

Qualifications

• Completion of registered X-Ray Technologist or Cardiovascular Technologist program or accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• Cardiac Catheterization experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a patient for cardiac catheterization, PTCA, or EP study and maintains sterile techniques.
• Assists the physician as a scrub person during a cardiac catheterization or PTCA.
• Monitors the patient during the cardiac catheterization.
• Develops the film after each procedure and maintains the quality control of the darkroom.
• Anticipates the activities of each existing catheterization lab and keeps the schedule flowing consistently.
• Reviews normal blood work when checking a patient's chart pre-cath and reports to RN or physician as necessary.

Skills

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Rhythm interpretation

Radiation safety

Darkroom skills

CPR proficiency

Effective communication

Valvular assessment

Productivity

Education

X-Ray Technologist program

Cardiovascular Technologist program

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Job description

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab professional to prepare patients for invasive procedures and assist physicians during catheterizations and EP studies. The role involves maintaining sterile technique, film development, and ensuring smooth lab workflow.

The incumbent will review pre-cath blood work, communicate with RNs/physicians, and apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, rhythms, and patient demographics (pediatric to geriatric).