Cath Lab Technologist
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico Employment Type: Travel, full time Unit: Cardiac Catheterization Lab Schedule: 4 days, 10 hours per day Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: ASAP

Summary

The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech prepares the cath lab and operates equipment for cardiac catheterization procedures, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition. The role documents patient information and hemodynamic measurements, maintains aseptic technique and patient safety, and serves as the radiation safety representative during X-ray use.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares the room, equipment, and supplies, and performs daily room checks
• Sets up and operates cath lab equipment, including imaging (X-ray, IVUS, ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, and left ventricular assist device
• Scrubs procedures, supports the physician, and positions and secures the patient on the table
• Documents procedures, hemodynamic measurements, and ECG recognition
• Maintains aseptic technique and stops the procedure if a sterile break is identified
• Assists with patient transport and maintains access site management proficiency

Requirements

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in New Mexico
• Cath Lab Technologist (1 year of experience)
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate's degree in a healthcare-related field, or graduation from a radiology technology school, or an acceptable equivalent