Cath Lab Tech

Salinas, California
September 2, 2025
$75 / hour
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Job Description

Job Summary:

  • Works under the supervision of the Assistant Director Cardiology.
  • Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative to apply and prescribe ionizing radiation for radiological procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
  • Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists in performing diagnostic fluoroscopic angiographic procedures, coronary and peripheral interventions and Electrophysiology procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
  • Assists in caring for patients in preparation for cardiac procedures.
  • Assists in monitoring patient condition pre and post procedure.
  • Reports changes in the patient’s condition to physician or R.N. for follow-up.
  • Assists in preventative maintenance of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory equipment.
  • Reports all equipment malfunctions to Assistant Director and calls for services if indicated.
  • Assists with supply management.
  • Works as an integral part of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, knowing the responsibilities of each team member and being able to perform these responsibilities as needed.
  • Initiates effective CPR measures and is familiar with the location and use of all emergency equipment.
  • Assists in implementing and maintaining the Q.I. program related to radiological equipment and on-going department initiatives.
  • Adheres to established hospital safety standards by following safety procedures/techniques in utilizing equipment and supplies and in performing procedures and body mechanics as well as reporting any unsafe condition immediately to the patient care manager.
  • Operates equipment according to the protocol of the procedure being performed.
  • Assists physician with all Cath Lab procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique.
  • Pulls contrast media as appropriate for procedure.
  • Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Graduate of CAHEP accredited CVT program or Completion of 2 (two) years Radiologic Technology training program approved by AMA – Required.

Experience:

  • A tech with EP experience, structural heart experience, and Minimum of 1 year Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience.

Certifications/ License:

For Radiologic Technology program graduates:

  • CRT and Fluoroscopy required.

And any one (1) of the following credentials required:

  • ARRT registration with CI credentials; or RCIS, or RCES credentials from CCI; or CEPS certification from IBHRE.

For CVT program graduates:

  • Any one (1) of the following credentials required: RCIS, or RCES credentials from CCI; or CEPS certification from client.
  • BLS – Required.

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