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

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II - Grand Blanc, Michigan

Position Overview

• 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 related to the Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II role.
• Thorough knowledge of ECG interpretation, including lethal arrhythmias, chamber enlargement, and myocardial infarctions.
• Understand common cardiac pathologies, symptoms, and treatments.
• Knowledge of cardiac medications, pharmacokinetics, documentation, indications, and dosages.
• Recognize and alert physicians to abnormalities in lab values (Arterial Blood Gases, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN, creatinine).
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and manage full cardiac arrest situations per ACLS standards.
• Monitor diagnostic cardiac catheter procedures and intervene during lethal arrhythmias.
• Identify coronary anatomy in cine angiographic projections and cardiac pressure waveforms.
• Calculate hemodynamic parameters and document catheterization events.
• Prepare supplies and set up for diagnostic cardiac catheterization.
• Perform cardiac outputs, O2 saturations, and ACT measurements.
• Monitor percutaneous interventions and differentiate between PTCA, directional, and mechanical rotation atherectomy.
• Understand extraction devices (angiojet, rotoblator, laser revascularization).
• Explain thrombolytic therapy indications and complications for Acute MI.
• Recognize 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 assist physicians.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Sciences program (e.g., Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Science, Cardiac or Vascular Sonography, or equivalent).
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Radiology Technologist (ARRT) with Cardiac or Vascular Interventional certification.
• Valid BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required within six months of hire.

Additional Information

• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities including communication, ownership, motivation, sensitivity, teamwork, respect, and excellence.
• Must be self-directed, flexible, committed to teamwork, open to learning, and respectful of diversity.
• Physical demands include:

  • 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 with team assistance.
  • Ability to push beds or stretchers with immobilized patients with team assistance.