12 Kentucky Cardiac Cath Lab 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.
Preferred Credentials: ODC preferred.
Unit Details: Assists with performing sterile diagnostic and interventional care to patients from young adults through the elderly. Diagnostic and interventional cardiac, electrophysiology, structural heart, and interventional radiology procedures include Cardiac Cath and interventional procedures (PTCA, PCI, Rotablator, CSI, Penumbra), Balloon Pump / Impella insertion, maintenance, and troubleshooting, Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) / Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio (iFR), vascular procedures (IVC filters, peripheral runoffs, acute and chronic occlusions, PTA/stenting, Radiofrequency Ablations, AAA repair, TCAR, Carotid Angiography, Renal Angiograms, Graftograms/Fistulograms, EKOS), vascular access, arterial and/or venous sheath maintenance/pulling, temporary pacemaker insertion, structural heart procedures (TAVR, Watchman, PFO closures, MitraClips), pacemaker/ICD placement, loop recorder insertion/removal, Radiofrequency Ablations, cryoablations, Electrical Pulse Field Ablations, electrophysiology procedures, and synchronized cardioversion/defibrillation. Uses arterial and venous closure devices (Mynx, Vascade, Perclose, AngioSeal, TR Band), Spectranetics laser, Acist device or manual manifold for contrast delivery, and Philips XPER hemodynamic monitoring system; includes hemodynamic monitoring, ACT, PCI registry data gathering, radiological positioning/techniques, cardiac monitor lead placement, patient transport, troubleshooting X-ray and Cath Lab equipment, postmortem care, and care of critically ill patients.
Shift & Scheduling: Call coverage 24/7 (365 days) with a 30-minute hospital arrival time.
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.
