Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II

Diagnostic Jobs
Grand Blanc, Michigan
March 4, 2026
Contract
Apply Now

Apply for this job

Upload CV (doc, docx, pdf)

Job Description

Job Summary:

  • The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and technical expertise in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
  • This role requires comprehensive understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and interventional procedures.
  • The Tech II functions as a scrub tech, monitors procedures, assists physicians, and responds appropriately in emergent situations following ACLS standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates understanding of cardiac, vascular, respiratory, and renal physiology and pathology.
  • Assists with orientation and training of Cath Lab staff.
  • Participates in special projects and relevant committees.
  • Adheres to medical ethics principles applicable to the Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II role.
  • Demonstrates thorough understanding of ECG interpretation, waveform morphology, lethal arrhythmias, chamber enlargement, and myocardial infarctions.
  • Responds appropriately to arrhythmias and cardiac emergencies (ACLS).
  • Monitors diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures.
  • Identifies coronary anatomy in cine angiographic projections.
  • Identifies and interprets cardiac pressure waveforms.
  • Calculates hemodynamic parameters using recording systems.
  • Documents catheterization events in database systems (Merge Hemo preferred).
  • Prepares and sets up supplies for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
  • Performs cardiac outputs, O2 saturations, and ACT measurements.
  • Monitors percutaneous interventions (PTCA, atherectomy, structural heart procedures).
  • Demonstrates understanding of extraction devices (AngioJet, Rotoblator, laser revascularization).
  • Understands thrombolytic therapy indications and complications for Acute MI.
  • Assists with EP procedures including ablation, pacemakers, and ICD implantation.
  • Maintains fluoroscopy system knowledge to ensure optimal physician visualization.
  • Recognizes and reports abnormal lab values (ABGs, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN, creatinine).

Required Experience:

  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a Cath/EP Lab.
  • Must be able to scrub for:Diagnostic and interventional heart catheterizations
  • Peripheral vascular procedures
  • Structural heart procedures
  • Electrophysiology procedures
  • Strong scrub tech experience required.
  • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Education & Certifications:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Sciences program (e.g., Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Science, Cardiac/Vascular Sonography).

Preferred Certifications:

  • RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
  • RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist)
  • ARRT with Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI) acceptable with scrub experience.
  • BLS required.
  • ACLS required (or within 6 months of hire if applicable).

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong ECG interpretation skills.
  • Advanced understanding of cardiac pharmacology (generic & trade names).
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
  • Customer service excellence aligned with Communication, Ownership, Understanding, Motivation, Sensitivity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Respect standards.
  • Self-directed, flexible, collaborative, and open to continuous learning.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to scrub in sterile environment for extended periods.
  • Ability to wear lead aprons (~5 lbs) for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to lift and transfer patients with team assistance.
  • Ability to push beds/stretchers with immobilized patients.

Related Jobs