Interventional Cath Lab Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
Excite Health Partners
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Title: IR Tech
Facility: Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Shift: Day/PM rotation with occasional weekend shifts
Start Date: 12/29/2025
Scheduled End: 03/28/2026
Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Weekly Taxable Pay: $2,707.60
Weekly Stipend: $1,540.00

About Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Level III Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Magnet Designation for nursing excellence
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Total Beds: 933
• Covid-19 vaccine required for all staff

Position Overview
Join a dynamic interventional radiology team at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center as an IR Tech. This role involves supporting high-acuity cases within a fast-paced environment, primarily in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, with occasional shifts in hybrid procedures. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to life-saving interventions and expand your expertise in a leading healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic and interventional procedures including RHC, LHC, STEMI/NSTEMI, CTO, valvuloplasty, Cardiomems, biopsies, atherectomies, staged PCI, IABP, Impella, and ECMO (preferred)
• Support peripheral diagnostic and interventional cases, including fistulograms
• Participate in hybrid procedures such as TAVRs, Watchman devices, AAA grafts, thoracic grafts, and clip placements (experience preferred but not required)
• Operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment like GE C-arms, Volcano, St. Jude devices, Alphavac, Angiovac, EKOS, Anari, GE Pruka (Maclab), Fuji and ProSolv PACS, Maquet IABP
• Provide scrub and panning support during procedures
• Monitor patient vitals and manage hemodynamics under supervision

Qualifications and Requirements
Certifications & Licenses:

• RN: BLS, ACLS; NIHSS (preferred)
• RTR: BLS, ACLS, Wisconsin License; RCIS (preferred)

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in interventional radiology or cardiac catheterization labs
• Proficiency with diagnostic and interventional procedures listed above
• Ability to manage conscious sedation and titrate IV drips (RN)
• Skilled in scrubbing, panning, and case support (RTR)
• Hybrid case experience is a plus

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing or Radiologic Technology preferred
• Prior experience with ECMO and TAVR procedures highly desirable
• Experience in high-volume, high-acuity cardiac labs

Additional Information

• Shifts: 5 days per week, 8-10 hours per shift; schedule includes day and PM rotations
• Occasional weekend shifts and on-call duties with 30-minute response time
• On-call from Friday to Friday every 2-3 months, with flexible days off
• Orientation: One week of onboarding
• Staffing support includes housekeeping, storeroom management, transport, reception/HUC, charge nurse/lead tech, RTs, hospitalists, and cardiology team members available 24/7
• Equipment: EPIC charting system, Alaris infusion pumps, Pyxis medication stations, GE imaging equipment, and other advanced devices
• Parking: Free onsite parking
• Scrub Color: Provided
• All staff must adhere to fatigue policy (max 60 hours/week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts)

Benefits & Opportunities

• Competitive weekly pay and stipend
• Opportunity to work in a top-tier, Magnet-designated facility with a comprehensive stroke program
• Exposure to a variety of advanced interventional procedures
• Support for professional growth and skill enhancement in a high-volume cardiac lab environment

If you're a dedicated IR Tech with the required experience and licenses, ready to make an impact in Milwaukee, we want to hear from you!