Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist II
Grand Blanc, Michigan
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II

Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Job Description

• Demonstrate understanding of cardiac, vascular, respiratory, and renal physiology and pathology.
• Assist with orientation and training of Cath Lab staff.
• Participate in special projects and relevant committees.
• Adhere to medical ethics principles relevant to the Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II role.
• Thorough knowledge of ECG and related medical terminology, including recognition of lethal arrhythmias and ECG changes related to heart chamber enlargement and myocardial infarctions.
• Knowledge of ACLS protocols and ability to intervene during lethal arrhythmias.
• Understand common cardiac pathologies, symptoms, and treatments.
• Understand cardiac medications (generic and trade names), pharmacokinetics, indications, and dosages.
• Recognize and alert physicians to abnormalities in clinical lab values (Arterial Blood Gases, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN, creatinine).
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and all components of ACLS during cardiac arrest.
• Monitor diagnostic cardiac catheter procedures and percutaneous interventions.
• Identify coronary anatomy in cine angiographic projections and cardiac pressure waveforms.
• Calculate hemodynamic parameters and record catheterization events.
• Prepare supplies and set up for diagnostic cardiac catheterization.
• Perform cardiac outputs, O2 saturations, and ACT measurements.
• Differentiate between PTCA, directional and mechanical rotation atherectomy.
• Understand extraction devices (angiojet, rotoblator, laser revascularization).
• Explain thrombolytic therapy indications and complications for Acute MI.
• Identify benefits of intravascular ultrasound and Doppler velocimetry.
• Describe indications for electrophysiologic testing, pacemaker implants, therapeutic ablation, and implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
• Operate Cath Lab fluoroscopy system components to ensure physician visibility during procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Experience as an Electrophysiology Technician
• Current CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Scrub experience in heart catheterization procedures
• Scrub experience in peripheral vascular procedures
• Scrub experience in electrophysiology (EP) procedures

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Ability to scrub in a sterile environment for extended periods.
• Ability to wear lead aprons weighing up to 5 lbs for extended periods.
• Ability to lift patients to/from stretcher/bed to procedure table with team assistance.
• Ability to push a bed or stretcher with an immobilized patient with team assistance.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard experience for Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II level (typically 2+ years).
• Prior travel experience: Not required or specified.

This position is ideal for experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Technologists seeking a contract role in Michigan with a focus on advanced cardiac catheterization procedures and patient care in a high-acuity environment.