Cath Lab Technician

Location

Rapid City, SD

Facility Information

• Level II Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Level II Pediatric Trauma
• Teaching Hospital
• 417 beds

Role Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab.
• Assist with contrast delivery devices and critical patient assessments.
• Recognize and treat arrhythmias.
• Perform table movement (panning) during procedures.
• Assist with procedures involving devices such as IABP, Impella, Rotoblator, and Penumbra.

Patient Types

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with coronary, complex PCI, and peripheral procedures.
• Education: 2-year associate’s degree in a science-related field, or RCIS, ARRT, or RCVT certification.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and ARRT or CCI-RCIS certification.
• Preferred: Experience with structural heart procedures.

Orientation and Training

Facility and Unit Orientation: 4 days (10-hour shifts)

Scheduling

• Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend (Q3)
• Day Shift: Monday–Friday, with possible variable rotations.
• Night Shift: Three 12-hour shifts, with guaranteed hours.
• Holiday Expectations: Participation in holiday coverage may be required.
• Time-Off Requests: Must be approved by the manager.

Equipment and Charting System

• EMR: EPIC (required), Epic Cupid preferred.
• IV Pumps: Baxter
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Procedural scrubs provided.
• Free Parking available.