7 Kentucky Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Jobs
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Required Credentials:
Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program required.
Associates degree in Radiology Technology required.
EKG training required / Annual EKG competency review required.
Unit Details:
Assists with sterile diagnostic and interventional care for patients from young adults through the elderly, including critically ill patients.
The unit handles diagnostic and interventional cardiac, electrophysiology, structural-heart and interventional radiology procedures.
Cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures include PTCA, PCI, Rotablator, CSI and Penumbra.
Vascular procedures include IVC filters, peripheral runoffs, acute and chronic occlusions, PTA/stenting, radiofrequency ablations, AAA repair, TCAR, carotid angiography, renal angiograms, graftograms/fistulograms and EKOS.
Structural-heart procedures include TAVR, Watchman, PFO closures and MitraClips.
Electrophysiology procedures include pacemaker/ICD placement, loop recorder insertion/removal, radiofrequency ablations, cryoablations, electrical pulse-field ablations, EP procedures and synchronized cardioversion/defibrillation.
The role assists with balloon pump/Impella insertion, maintenance and troubleshooting; intravascular ultrasound; FFR/iFR; vascular access; temporary pacemaker insertion; and arterial and venous sheath maintenance/removal, including manual compression and hemostasis devices.
Arterial and venous closure devices include Mynx, Vascade, Perclose, AngioSeal and TR Band, including application, maintenance, removal and post-care.
The role uses Spectranetics laser, thermodilution and invasive monitoring, and performs hemodynamics calculations.
Contrast delivery methods include an Acist device and manual manifold; the role sets up, uses and maintains these methods and troubleshoots X-ray and other Cath Lab equipment.
The role uses sterile technique, radiological positioning/techniques and cardiac monitor lead placement.
The role includes contrast-volume tracking and reporting to the physician, PCI registry data gathering, postmortem care and patient transport.
The role continuously assesses hemodynamic stability using invasive and non-invasive measures.
Uses Philips XPER hemodynamic monitoring system.
Shift & Scheduling:
24/7 call coverage (365 days) with a 30-minute hospital arrival time.
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Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Jobs
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologists are in steady demand as heart disease remains a leading health concern; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median wage of $67,260 for cardiovascular technologists and technicians (May 2024), with specialized cath lab roles often paying more. Travel Cath Lab Tech jobs are found in hospitals and cardiac centers with interventional cath labs across the country. Job descriptions emphasize hemodynamic monitoring, sterile technique, and procedural support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cases. These roles are rewarding because cath lab work is often life-saving in the moment - and travel contracts pair strong pay with high-stakes, high-skill cardiac work.
Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Jobs in Kentucky
A Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist is a cardiovascular professional who assists physicians during cardiac catheterization and interventional heart procedures, such as angioplasty and stent placement. Working in the catheterization (cath) lab, they help diagnose and treat coronary artery disease in real time. Job responsibilities include preparing the cath lab and equipment, operating hemodynamic monitoring and fluoroscopy systems, maintaining a sterile field, assisting the cardiologist during procedures, and monitoring the patient throughout. Most Cath Lab Technologists hold the RCIS (CCI) or ARRT (CI) credential.