Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Per Diem)
Core
Perform radiography and angiography procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, including catheter insertion, balloon/stent manipulation, and hemodynamic data acquisition.
Role type
Radiology Technologist (Cardiac Cath Lab)
Builds
Diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Catheter and sheath management, balloon and stent positioning, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial/venous access care, radiation safety compliance, operation of cardiac cath lab equipment
Preferred skills
Advanced hemodynamics, device management (IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz), coronary anatomy knowledge, intraprocedural monitoring, high-acuity intervention assistance
Technologies
Impella, IABP, Angio jet, ACT machine, Hemochron, OCT, IVUS, RFR, IFR, FFR, Cath works, CSI, IVL
Responsibilities
Flush and maintain sheath integrity, introduce catheters into vessel structures, operate transducers and manifolds for data acquisition, assist with mechanical atherectomy and thrombectomy devices, position and inflate/deflate balloons and stents, perform post-access care (mechanical closure or manual compression), capture and verify procedure documentation in clinical systems, operate electronic monitoring equipment for heart rhythm and blood pressure, maintain radiation safety quality control
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff