Rad Tech - Cath Lab

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA is seeking a Rad Tech for the Cath Lab to provide direct care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cath lab or invasive radiology, and must hold appropriate Louisiana licensure and current BLS certification.

This full-time position requires flexibility and includes on-call rotations to ensure 24-hour availability in the Cath Lab. The role demands physical stamina and dedication to caring for patients in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Six months of cath lab experience or one year of invasive radiology experience.
• Candidates with two years of radiology tech experience may be considered.
• Must have good physical health and able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing procedures.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams within Cardiovascular Services.
• Participate in on-call rotation for cath lab availability.

Skills

Cath lab experience

Flexible hours

Budgetary controls understanding

Education

Louisiana State Radiology Licensure or CCI-RCIS

Current BLS certification

Job description

## Rad Tech - Cath LabApplylocations: Covington, LAposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R5930At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40**\*Full Time Availability\*****Summary of the Job**: Responsible and accountable for the direct care of the adult and geriatric patient undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures by functioning as scrub assistant or monitor tech. This professional will work with multidisciplinary teams within Cardiovascular Services and St. Tammany Parish Hospital to promote excellence in cardiovascular care. The nature of procedures performed is diagnostic and interventional cardiac, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular, and interventional radiology. Additionally, the Cardiovascular Lab Technologists will be in an on-call rotation with a 30 minute response time in order provide 24 hour cath lab availability.**Minimum Qualifications**:* Six months of cath lab experience or 1 year of invasive radiology experience or in some circumstances, candidates with 2 years of radiology tech experience may be considered* Louisiana State Radiology Licensure or CCI-RCIS* Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off* Able to work flexible hours* Able to take on-call and report to the facility within 30 minutes* Basic understanding of budgetary controls.**Physical Demands:** Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) – hearing, seeingFrequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, reaching, handling/feeling, talkingOccasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching, crawling**EMPLOYMENT**Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found **by clicking here**, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.