Cardiac Catherization Technician

• The Cardiac Catheterization Technician assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures by performing technical and patient care tasks in the cath lab. Supports complex cardiovascular procedures, maintains sterile environments, and ensures equipment and supplies are prepared for safe and efficient patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Support procedures including vascular and interventional radiology studies, coronary stenting, PTCA, atherectomy, peripheral angioplasty, carotid, iliac, and renal angiograms, and triple lumen catheter placements.
• Prepare, maintain, and operate specialized cath lab equipment and imaging systems.
• Monitor patient status during procedures and assist with patient preparation and post-procedure care.
• Maintain sterile fields and adhere to infection control and safety standards.
• Perform laboratory administrative duties including documentation and supply inventory management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and cath lab staff to support efficient workflow and patient care.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of recent Cath Lab experience.
• Two years of full-time experience in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.

Experience assisting with complex interventional cardiovascular procedures.

• Ability to remain on-site for late cases if procedures extend beyond scheduled hours.
• On-call participation required.
• Electrophysiology experience preferred.

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED.

Education Preferred

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent college coursework (minimum 62 semester hours) in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering, or related primary science with one year of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in health, science, natural science, nursing, engineering, or related primary science with six months of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology experience.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
• Graduate of a non-programmatically accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program with at least one year of specialty training and a minimum of 800 clinical hours.

Work Authorization

Visa sponsorship may be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws.