Cath Lab Technologist

Hospital Information

We are a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU with a commitment to achieving Magnet Status Designation. Our facility is recognized as a Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center and serves as a Teaching Hospital with 417 beds.

General Information

• Beds: 2 Cath labs, 2 Hybrid peripheral/OR
• Experience Requirement: Minimum 2 years of experience required with coronary, structural heart, complex PCI, and peripheral experience.
• Traveler Requirement: Must live 100 miles away from the facility.
• Permanent staff may not return as travelers for one full year.

Patient Types

• Coronary artery disease
• STEMI
• Cardiogenic shock
• Complex total occlusions
• Diagnostic Cath procedures
• Valvular disease
• Renal disease
• Carotid stenosis
• Limb salvage
• Peripheral stenosis
• Thrombosis disease
• Impella insertion
• LVAD insertions

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• RT or equivalent or RCIS is required

Required Education

• AA/AAS Degree

Required Skills

• Minimum of 2 years with coronary, complex PCI, and peripheral experience
• Ability to perform table movement (panning)
• Arrhythmia recognition and treatment
• Critical patient assessment skills

Support on the Unit

Support staff includes a charge nurse available Monday through Friday from 0600-1630.

Charting System

• EPIC (required)
• Epic Cupid (preferred)
• Alaris
• Omnicell

Floating

There is no floating; the Cath Lab and IR are separate departments.

Orientation

New staff will undergo a 4-day orientation with 10-hour shifts.

Scheduling and Availability

• Weekend rotation: Every fourth weekend
• On-call requirement: 1-2 days per week from 1630-0600 and every fourth weekend from 1630 Friday to 0600 Monday
• Shift Schedule: All positions operate on a day/night rotation with call, typically comprising 4 weeks of 10-hour days and 2 weeks of 12-hour nights within a 6-week period.

Holiday Expectations

Staff may be required to work approximately 1 holiday per assignment.

Approval of Time Off

Requests for time off must be approved by the Manager.

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Provided by the facility
• Free Parking: Available for all staff