Senior Cardiovascular Tech: Cath Lab & EP Support

Brown Medicine; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 75,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks an experienced clinician to provide specialized support for invasive cardiovascular procedures and electrophysiology. You will assist physicians, manage access, operate imaging and hemodynamic equipment, and deliver high‑quality patient care across all ages.

You will monitor hemodynamics, participate in post‑procedure care, and help maintain documentation in EPIC/LifeChart while supporting safety and infection prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Exercise Physiology, Radiologic Technology, or related healthcare field required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required within three months of hire or transfer.
• Certification as RCIS/RCES/RDCS/RT required.
• Ability to recognize and respond to common cardiac arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiologists and electrophysiologists during cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular, and electrophysiology procedures.
• Manage arterial and venous access, obtain blood samples, flush and remove lines, and assist during diagnostic/interventional cases.
• Scrub and provide procedural support, including guidewire handling, contrast administration, and first‑assist duties in EP procedures.
• Prepare catheterization suites and ensure equipment, supplies, sterile instruments, and monitoring systems are ready.
• Operate angiographic, hemodynamic, and non-radiographic equipment used in cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic waveforms and communicate findings to physicians.
• Provide post‑procedure patient care, including sheath removal and vital signs monitoring.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot advanced cardiovascular technologies (IVUS, FFR, pacing, MCS, lasers).
• Manage digital imaging systems and archiving within EPIC/LifeChart.
• Support QA, infection prevention, safety initiatives, and policy compliance.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs to ensure lab functionality.

Skills

Arrhythmia recognition

Hemodynamic monitoring

EP lab support

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate degree in Exercise Physiology, Radiologic Technology, or related healthcare field

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RCIS/RCES/RDCS/RT certification

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks an experienced clinician to provide specialized support for invasive cardiovascular procedures and electrophysiology. You will assist physicians, manage access, operate imaging and hemodynamic equipment, and deliver high‑quality patient care across all ages.

You will monitor hemodynamics, participate in post‑procedure care, and help maintain documentation in EPIC/LifeChart while supporting safety and infection prevention initiatives.