Cath Lab Tech

Richlands, Virginia

Employer: Lifepoint Health
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Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description

Cath lab technicians are cardiovascular technologists who work in our facilities and run tests on heart health. They assist with the insertion of catheters into the heart, and are responsible for measuring and administering special fluids.

About this unit:

  • Teamwork is the core of how we operate
  • Engagement of Leadership - Everyone on the team is motivated and patient focused.
  • Dynamic Departmental Duties


Essential Duties:

  • Sets up trays and equipment appropriate to procedure
  • Scrubs and assists physician with catheter, wire and balloon exchanges
  • Operates cineradiographic equipment, moving camera to appropriate and desired positions
  • Applies proper radiation safety techniques to ensure the safety of the patient, physician and staff
  • Ensures proper image acquisition and archival
  • Documents hemodynamic data during procedures
  • Operates Point of care testing equipment
  • Able to operate a variety of diagnostic equipment including IABP, IVUS, FFR, etc
  • Able to work in a stressful environment with acutely ill patients
  • Able to communicate effectively to others in written and verbal forms
  • Able to respond to Stemi call alerts within 30 minutes
  • Participates as a team member and is accountable for their own work
  • Participates in Quality Improvement Activities


Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program or cardiovascular technology program.

Certifications: BLS and ACLS certification required.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience - Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and/or Special Procedures experience is strongly preferred.
Created: 2024-09-01
Reference: 7414-4435
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Richlands

About Lifepoint Health

Founded in: 1999
Number of Employees: 60000

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