Cardiac Cath Lab Technician
Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Cardiac Cath Lab Technician

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (AM Shift)
Schedule:

• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Two weekdays per week
• Every 3rd weekend on call (Friday 5:30 PM to Monday 7:00 AM)
• Weekend call requires out-of-hospital response within 30 minutes of activation

Job Description

• Perform cardiac catheterization lab procedures including angioplasty and percutaneous interventions
• Experience with Impella and IntraAortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Skilled in atherectomy devices/techniques (e.g., Rotablader)
• Knowledge of temporary venous pacemaker and Swan Ganz catheter placement
• Scrubbing technique for procedures encouraged
• Work with fluoroscopy systems such as Philips, Siemens, and GE (experience with these systems is not required)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist within the last year
• Certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with angioplasty and percutaneous interventions
• Experience with Impella and IntraAortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Skilled in atherectomy devices/techniques (e.g., Rotablader)
• Knowledge of temporary venous pacemaker and Swan Ganz catheter placement
• Proficient in scrubbing technique for procedures

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Valid driver’s license or government-issued ID (address must match profile)
• Proof of immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR (2 vaccinations or positive titer; booster if needed)
  • Varicella (2 vaccinations or positive titer; booster if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (series of 3, positive titer, or declination accepted)
  • Tuberculosis test (QuantiFERON/T-Spot or 2-step skin test within 60 days prior to start; chest x-ray if past positive)
  • Annual Fit Test for N95 respirators or PAPR (3M N95 1860S, 1870+, or PAPR)
• Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Physical/Health statement within 1 year
• Criminal background check completed within 90 days prior to start (7-year county and national, SSN trace, sex offender registry, OIG, SAM, OFAC)
• 9-panel drug screen completed within 60 days prior to start (marijuana removed; must repeat with any break in service)
• Two professional references from a charge nurse or higher within the last 2 years
• Highest level of education verified (transcripts or third-party verification accepted)
• Recent color badge photo (within 6 months, no selfies or filters, solid background)
• Current skills checklist completed within 12 months prior to start
• ECG exam completion certificate required before start
• Internal competency checklist to be completed within 2 weeks after start
• Annual compliance training module completion certificate required

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be able to respond to weekend call within 30 minutes outside the hospital
• This position requires direct patient care and adherence to all health and safety protocols
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this role

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