Radiology - Cath Lab Tech

Cynet Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks a highly skilled Radiology - Cath Lab Tech in Knoxville, TN for a 13-week contract. Requires invasive cardiac cath experience, RCIS/RCES/ARRT(R) certification, BLS/ACLS, and the ability to work in a fast-paced cath lab environment.

Responsibilities include performing catheterizations, monitoring patients, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring equipment readiness. Occasional unit float and on-call shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years current experience in cath lab
• Certification in ACLS, ARRT, RCIS or RCES
• Experience with cardiac ablation, Impella, cath lab procedures and PCI/PTCA

Responsibilities

• Perform invasive cardiac catheterizations
• Monitor patients and ensure patient safety
• Maintain sterile field and functional equipment
• Float between units as needed and handle on-call shifts
• Coordinate with team for patient care and charting

Skills

Invasive cardiac cath procedures

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Education

RCIS/RCES/ARRT(R) certification

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

Radiology - Cath Lab Tech

Profession: Radiology / Cardiology

Specialty: Cath Lab

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 10

Experience: Minimum 2 years of current experience in invasive cardiac catheterization lab performing invasive cardiac cath procedures.

License: Current registration as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) and/or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and/or ARRT RT(R), preferably with a VI or CI category designation.

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (can be obtained after offer), ARRT (R), RCIS, RCES.

Must-Have:

• 2 years current experience as a Cath Lab Technologist.
• Certification in ACLS, ARRT, RCIS or RCES.
• Experience with cardiac ablation, Impella insertion, interpretation of dysrhythmias, interventional cardiac cath lab procedures, left heart catheterization, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), right heart catheterization, and maintaining a sterile field.

Description:This is a Cath Lab Tech role requiring specialized skills in cardiology.The position involves working in a high-paced environment performing invasive cardiac procedures.Responsibilities include conducting catheterizations, monitoring patients, and ensuring all equipment is operational and sterile.There is a call requirement of 1-2 nights per week and one weekend per month.Candidates must be available for scheduled shifts and be willing to float between units as necessary.Experience with charting systems such as Cerner is preferred.The daily patient census is expected to range from 17 to 25 adults and geriatrics.Travel experience is required for this position.No major holiday requests off will be accommodated.Candidates must meet all certification requirements and not have any certifications that expire within 45 days of the start date.It is important that candidates can provide accepted proof of residency documents prior to starting the role.