Cardiac Cath Lab Technician
Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Cardiac Cath Lab Technician

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (AM Shift)
Schedule:

• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Two weekdays per week
• Every 3rd weekend on call (Friday 5:30 PM to Monday 7:00 AM)
• Weekend call requires out-of-hospital response within 30 minutes of activation

Job Description

• Perform cardiac catheterization lab procedures including angioplasty and percutaneous interventions
• Experience with Impella and IntraAortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Familiarity with atherectomy devices/techniques (e.g., Rotablader)
• Skilled in temporary venous pacemaker and Swan Ganz catheter placement
• Scrubbing technique for procedures encouraged
• Work with fluoroscopy systems such as Philips, Siemens, and GE (experience with these systems is not required)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with angioplasty and percutaneous interventions
• Experience with Impella and IntraAortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Familiarity with atherectomy devices/techniques (e.g., Rotablader)
• Skilled in temporary venous pacemaker and Swan Ganz catheter placement
• Proficient in scrubbing technique for procedures

Certifications & Health Requirements (Must be current prior to start)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Proof of immunizations or immunity for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination accepted)
• Tuberculosis (TB) test completed within 60 days prior to start (QuantiFERON/T-Spot or 2-step skin test)
• Annual Fit Test for N95 respirators or PAPR (3M N95 1860S, 1870+, or PAPR)
• Influenza vaccine recommended (required during flu season with possible exemptions)
• Physical/Health statement within 1 year

Professional & Compliance Requirements

• Valid driver’s license or government-issued ID (address must match profile)
• Criminal background check completed within 90 days prior to start, including 7-year county and national checks, SSN trace, and sex offender registry
• 9-panel drug screen completed within 60 days prior to start (marijuana removed from panel)
• Two professional references from a charge nurse or higher within the last 2 years
• Highest level of education verification (transcripts or third-party verification accepted)
• Recent color badge photo (taken within 6 months, no filters, solid background)
• Current skills checklist for the position completed within 12 months prior to start
• ECG exam completion certificate required prior to start
• Internal competency checklist to be completed within 2 weeks of start date
• Annual compliance training module completion certificate required

Additional Notes

• Resume submission is required
• Candidate’s legal name and address on all licenses must match government-issued ID
• Weekend call requires readiness to respond within 30 minutes outside the hospital
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for a Cath Lab Technician with at least one year of experience, ARRT certification, and Ohio licensure, who is comfortable with a 4-day 10-hour shift schedule and weekend on-call rotation.