Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist
Rockford, Illinois
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Location: Rockford, Illinois
Facility: OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center (OSF Healthcare)
Employment Type: Contract Clinician
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Provide technical assistance during diagnostic and interventional invasive cardiac procedures.
• Use hemodynamic and ECG monitoring, including data interpretation.
• Scrub assist for all diagnostic and interventional procedures, including preparation and manipulation of catheters, guide-wires, and other devices.
• Inject contrast media and medications from the sterile field under physician supervision.
• Document procedures and patient information per hospital policy.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of OSF Healthcare.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate emergency equipment and assist procedural doctors as a scrub assistant.
• Maintain rooms and equipment.
• Follow radiation safety protocols: time, distance, shielding, and wear protective equipment and radiation badge.
• Practice Universal Precautions to protect self, patients, and co-workers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings (minimum 60% attendance).
• Complete required cardiac Cath lab competency validations, including:

  • Arterial line monitoring, sheath pulling, securing arterial and venous lines
  • Coronary intervention hemodynamics (left and right heart pressure monitoring)
  • Suctioning and trach care
  • Peripheral vascular disease procedures
  • Cardioversion/defibrillation
  • Pacemaker, IABP, Impella support
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• Participate in cross-training and flexible scheduling, including overtime and on-call duties.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA Approved School in Radiography
• Registered by A.R.R.T. and licensed by IEMA
• BLS certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiography
• Minimum of 1 year specialized Cath Lab Tech experience
• RCIS certification preferred
• ACLS certification preferred

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, grabbing requiring manual dexterity
• Constant verbal and written communication
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds
• Constant use of computer input devices
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and quickly learn and apply instructions
• Constant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and contagious diseases; must use PPE
• Frequent teamwork and collaboration

Additional Notes

• Candidate must comply with OSF’s drug-free campus policy and produce a negative drug screen.
• Flexibility in schedule and willingness to participate in overtime/on-call shifts is required.
• Candidates should be prepared to provide documentation of certifications and experience.