Senior Cath Lab Cardiovascular Technologist

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI seeks an experienced Cath Lab Specialist to support invasive cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures under the Cath Lab Manager. You will assist with arterial/venous access, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-procedure patient care across all ages, ensuring safety and high-quality outcomes.

You'll operate and troubleshoot advanced cardiovascular equipment, maintain accurate records in EPIC/LifeChart, and uphold Brown University Health's values through

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s strongly preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within three months of hire.
• Certification as RCIS/RCES/RDCS/RT required.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate and culturally sensitive patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiologists and electrophysiologists during cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular, and electrophysiology procedures.
• Support invasive procedures by managing arterial and venous access, obtaining blood samples, flushing lines, and assisting physicians.
• Scrub and provide procedural support, including guidewire handling, contrast administration, and first-assist in electrophysiology as required.
• Prepare catheterization suites ensuring equipment, supplies, sterile instruments, and monitoring systems are ready.
• Operate angiographic, hemodynamic, and non-radiographic equipment used in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic waveforms, rhythms, and arterial pressures; communicate significant findings.
• Provide post-procedure patient care including sheath removal and vital sign monitoring.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot advanced cardiovascular technologies such as IVUS, FFR, devices, and temporary pacemakers.
• Manage digital imaging systems: acquisition, processing, analysis, archiving, and reproduction of diagnostic studies.
• Maintain accurate patient records, procedural documentation, inventory tracking, and charge entry in EPIC/LifeChart.
• Support quality assurance, infection prevention, safety initiatives, and compliance with policies.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs for lab safety.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RCIS/RCES/RDCS/RT credential

Cardiac arrhythmia recognition

Age-appropriate patient care

Education

Associate degree in Exercise Physiology or Radiologic Technology

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EPIC/LifeChart

IVUS/FFR systems

Job description

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI seeks an experienced Cath Lab Specialist to support invasive cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures under the Cath Lab Manager. You will assist with arterial/venous access, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-procedure patient care across all ages, ensuring safety and high-quality outcomes.

You'll operate and troubleshoot advanced cardiovascular equipment, maintain accurate records in EPIC/LifeChart, and uphold Brown University Health's values through