Cath Lab Tech - Per Diem - Burbank, CA

Responsibilities

• Prepare the cardiac catheterization lab for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Assist physicians during cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, stent placements, electrophysiology procedures, and other cardiovascular interventions.
• Operate hemodynamic monitoring systems and imaging equipment.
• Scrub and circulate during procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
• Prepare and administer contrast media as permitted by facility policy.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures and promptly communicate changes in patient condition.
• Ensure proper handling, cleaning, and maintenance of Cath Lab equipment and supplies.
• Accurately document procedures and maintain patient records in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Adhere to all hospital safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.
• Experience Required: 1 year
• License Required: ARRT (R), CCI RCIS, CRT, CA Fluoroscopy Permit
• Certifications Required: AHA ACLS, BLS
• Call experience
• EPIC REQUIRED
• Required Skills-

• Diagnostic Cardiac Cath lab
• Interventional Cardiac Cath lab

Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures

Cardiac Implant Closure Device

Cardiac Stent Placement

Diagnostic Catheterizations Adult

IABP Placement/Removal

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Left heart catheterization

Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)

• Right heart catheterization
• Rotablader athrectomy

Scrub Procedures

• Equipment set up
• Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Room circulator
• Scrub- maintain sterile field

Infection Control

Isolation Precautions

Sterile Technique

Age specific competency

Middle Adult

Older Adult

Special Procedures/Unit Details

STEMI Receiving Center housing a two room cath lab lab performing advanced cardiovascular diagnostic, interventional and emergency services including TAVR, Impella, balloon pumps and Electrophysiology procedures.