Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
Core
Assists physicians with adult and pediatric cardiac catheterizations, including interventional procedures like angioplasty, stenting, and mechanical circulatory support.
Role type
Clinical technologist (invasive cardiology)
Builds
Diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sterile technique, hemodynamic monitoring, vascular access management, imaging protocol optimization, ACLS protocols, patient identification and safety verification
Preferred skills
Radiologic technology background, respiratory therapy experience, surgical technology experience
Technologies
Fluoroscopic equipment, hemodynamic recording devices, cardiac stimulators, ECMO, Impella, Protek Duo
Responsibilities
Assists with transluminal coronary angioplasty, stenting, rotational atherectomy, and percutaneous valve implantation; maintains intra-arterial access; operates and ensures quality control of cardiac monitoring and analysis equipment; educates students and healthcare providers; participates in clinical research trials
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff