Cath Lab Tech - CVT RN
Core
Assists physicians with direct patient care during catheterization and interventional procedures in the scrub, circulator, and monitor positions.
Role type
Cath Lab Tech - CVT RN
Builds
Diagnostic, interventional, and complex/high-risk PCI procedures; structural heart interventions (TAVR, PFO/ASD closure, etc.)
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiovascular Interventions
Required skills
Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, EKG interpretation, digital x-ray operation, procedural sedation administration, advanced critical thinking, patient advocacy, data documentation
Preferred skills
Critical care experience, RCIS certification
Technologies
Swan pulmonary artery monitoring, Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), IMPELLA, Rotablator, CSI, digital x-ray equipment
Responsibilities
Prepares patient and equipment for advanced invasive procedures; scrubs and assists physician during procedures; monitors and interprets EKG and hemodynamics; administers medications under physician supervision; performs basic data manipulation for cardiac outputs; provides procedural sedation; participates in patient transport and closure site care.
Seniority
Individual Contributor