Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Nashua, New Hampshire
Saint Joseph Hospital

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

• Perform radiologic technologist duties in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Special Procedures lab, including scrubbing in and running X-ray equipment.
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Evaluate images for quality to support physician diagnosis.
• Maintain procedural areas, equipment, and materials in a clean, orderly, and prepared state throughout the day.
• Position and prep patients and equipment for all procedures.
• Report unusual reactions or conditions to nursing staff.
• Rotate among shifts or departments as needed to meet patient care demands.
• Participate in up to 16 hours of unpaid orientation.
• Must be able to take call.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in New Hampshire
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current New Hampshire ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) license
• Completion of a certificate or degree program in radiologic technology
• Competency with Balloon Pump devices
• Competency with Impella devices

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in scrubbing and assisting during cardiac catheterization and special procedures.
• Knowledgeable in operating and maintaining X-ray and related imaging equipment.
• Competent with Balloon Pump and Impella devices.
• Ability to explain procedures and include patients in their care.
• Strong judgment and sensitivity to patient and organizational concerns.

Additional Information

• The employer reserves the right to cancel up to 3 shifts during the 13-week contract.