Lead Cardiac Cath Lab Technician — Patient Safety Leader

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 31,064 - 37,277; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Hamilton, NJ, is seeking a Lead Technician for the Cardiac Cath Lab. This full-time, day-shift role involves technical leadership, patient safety oversight, and collaboration with RN staff to support complex procedures.

The Lead Technician will ensure efficient workflow, accurate documentation, and ongoing training for junior technicians, while maintaining a clean, safe lab environment and coordinating interdepartmental testing as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical setting experience preferred (e.g., Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, LPN, or Cath Lab training).
• Ability to lead workflows, mentor peers, track schedules, and communicate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and EPIC or similar EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise during pre- and post-catheterization procedures, perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and monitor sugars under RN supervision.
• Manage daily unit workflow and patient throughput in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Coordinate real-time scheduling and cross-department testing (U/S, MRI, CT).
• Ensure chart preparation, medical record transcription, and filing for pre-catheterization cases.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Telemetry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Hamilton, NJ, is seeking a Lead Technician for the Cardiac Cath Lab. This full-time, day-shift role involves technical leadership, patient safety oversight, and collaboration with RN staff to support complex procedures.

The Lead Technician will ensure efficient workflow, accurate documentation, and ongoing training for junior technicians, while maintaining a clean, safe lab environment and coordinating interdepartmental testing as needed.