Interventional Radiology Scrub Tech

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Metairie seeks a qualified professional for invasive cardiovascular procedures. The role involves registering patients, assisting in diagnostic cases, maintaining procedural records, and ensuring patient safety. Required qualifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred. The work shift is days, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients in the invasive lab department.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred within six months of hire.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register cardiology patients for invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Assist with diagnostic and interventional cases.
• Maintain procedural records and equipment.

Education

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

General Duties

Registers cardiology patients by confirming patient identification and reviewing consultation requests for invasive cardiovascular procedures.

Assists with diagnostic and interventional cases, including PTCA, stents, IVUS, angioplasty, cutting balloon, IABP, permanent pacemaker insertion, and defibrillator insertion among other procedures.

Manipulates hemodynamic recording/procedural record equipment and scrubs as needed per case requirements.

Chooses correct order codes for tests performed and completes steps to submit charges.

Maintains both automated and hard copy logs, ensuring that supply and procedure charges are submitted. Keeps equipment and work area maintained with adequate supplies.

Maintains good radiation safety, with in‑services provided by the cardiovascular/X‑ray tech as needed.

Coordinates work schedule with departmental leader to assure workload coverage and assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the invasive lab department.

Qualifications

Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) – American Heart Association.

Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (obtained within six (6) months of hire).

Preferred: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.