Radiology - Cath Lab Tech

Cynet Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a skilled Radiology - Cath Lab Tech to support the Cardiac Cath Lab team for a 13-week assignment. The role requires minimum 3 years of experience, RCIS/RCES/ARRT CI/VI certifications, and proficiency in cardiac physiology, ECG interpretation, and catheterization support.

The Tech will monitor procedures, assist with training, document medications, and coordinate with physicians to ensure patient safety. ACLS requirements apply within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory, and Renal physiology and pathology.
• Assist with the orientation and training of Cath Lab staff.
• Participation in special projects and committees.
• Adherence to medical ethics principles as applied to the role.
• Thorough understanding of ECG terminology.
• Identify coronary anatomy in cine angiographic projections.
• Knowledge of cardiac medications and pharmacokinetic actions.
• Documentation of medications with indications and dosages.
• Alert physicians to abnormalities in ABGs, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN, and creatinine.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge and application.
• Monitor a diagnostic cardiac catheter procedure.
• Intervene during and after lethal arrhythmias per ACLS.
• Identify cardiac anatomy in cine angiography.
• Describe procedural steps and ensure patient safety during catheterization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor diagnostic cardiac catheter procedures.
• Support orientation and training of Cath Lab staff.
• Document medications with indications and dosages.
• Alert physicians to abnormal lab values and patient conditions.
• Respond to arrhythmias per ACLS and assist during interventions.
• Assist in maintaining sterile environment and safety during procedures.

Skills

Cardiac physiology

ECG interpretation

ACLS knowledge

Vascular techniques

Documentation

Team training

Patient lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Allied Health program

Tools

Angiography equipment

Cath Lab fluoroscopy

ECG monitor

Job description

Radiology - Cath Lab Tech

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II

Profession: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II

Specialty: -

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 4x10

Hours per Shift: 10

Experience: Minimum 3 years

License: Valid BCLS certification required / ACLS certification required within six months of hire.

Certifications: RCIS or RCES or ARRT (CI or VI)

Must-Have:

• Understanding of Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory, and Renal physiology and pathology.
• Ability to assist with the orientation and training of Cath Lab staff.
• Responsible for special projects and may include participating in relevant committees.
• Adherence to medical ethics principles as applied to the role.
• Thorough understanding of ECG and related medical terminology.
• Ability to recognize ECG waveform morphology, wave patterns, and their significance, including lethal arrhythmias.
• Recognition and interpretation of ECG changes related to heart chamber enlargement and myocardial infarctions.
• Understanding of common cardiac pathologies, including symptoms and treatments.
• Knowledge of cardiac medications (Generic & Trade names) and their pharmacokinetic actions.
• Proper documentation of medications, including indications for administration and dosages.
• Ability to alert physicians to abnormalities in clinical laboratory values for Arterial Blood Gases, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN, and creatinine.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation for patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
• Ability to monitor a diagnostic cardiac catheter procedure.
• Intervention during and after a lethal arrhythmia using ACLS standards as warranted.
• Ability to identify coronary anatomy in cine angiographic projections.
• Familiarity with cardiac pressure waveforms and informing the physician as needed.
• Ability to calculate basic hemodynamic parameters using the recording computer.
• Proficient in recording catheterization events in the database computer.
• Understanding of the necessary supplies required for a diagnostic catheterization and setting up the procedure table.
• Ability to describe the fundamental steps in a diagnostic heart catheterization and monitor a patient safely during the procedure.
• Ability to perform cardiac outputs, O2 saturations, and ACT measurements.
• Knowledge able to monitor a percutaneous intervention and distinguish between various types such as PTCA, directional, and mechanical rotation atherectomy.
• Full understanding of extraction devices such as angiojet, rotoblator, and laser revascularization devices.
• Ability to explain indications and potential complications of thrombolytic therapy for Acute MI.
• Knowledge of the benefits of supplementing angiographic imaging with intravascular ultrasound and Doppler velocimetry technologies.
• Understanding the indications for electrophysiologic testing, permanent pacemaker implant, therapeutic ablation of dysrhythmias, and implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
• Ability to identify the main components of the Cath Lab fluoroscopy system and ensure appropriate visibility for the physician to perform procedures.
• Ability to scrub in a sterile environment for an indefinite duration.
• Capacity to wear lead aprons weighing up to 5 lbs. for an indefinite duration.
• With team assistance, ability to lift patients from and to procedure tables.
• With team assistance, ability to push a bed or stretcher with an immobilized patient.

Education:High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.Graduate of an accredited program in Allied Health Sciences (e.g., Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Science, Cardiac or Vascular Sonography, or equivalent academic program and experience).Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or Radiology Technologist (ARRT) with Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI).

Job Category: Clinical-Allied