Cath Lab Tech - Registered

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech (Reg/Cert) - Fulltime Days

$5,000 Sign On Bonus Offered

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273‑bed acute care facility located in Aiken, South Carolina, providing top‑quality healthcare services. The hospital is recognized by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and coronary artery disease.

Responsibilities

The Cardiac Cath Lab Technician assists Technologists, Technicians, and Physicians in performing radiologic, paramedical, hemodynamic, therapeutic, and clerical duties required in patient care. Duties include:

• Administer medications commonly used in the Cardiovascular Lab under direct physician supervision.
• Perform routine procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Demonstrate awareness of radiation safety procedures and wear protective equipment.
• Monitor procedures and use specialized equipment accurately.
• Assist the physician in emergency response management.
• Perform tasks accurately and timely during critical situations.
• Use accessories to enhance image quality.
• Monitor patient hemodynamics and implement appropriate interventions.
• Recognize EKG tracing changes and respond per protocol.
• Function as a Scrub Tech during Cardiac Cath procedures, observe sterile field guidelines, and adhere to infection control policies.
• Maintain and monitor sedation measurements per policy.
• Remove catheters and sheaths and monitor homeostasis per protocol.
• Assist in Quality Control and Preventive Maintenance documentation.
• Document required information for Cardiac Cath Lab, hospital, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor supplies on the crash cart and assist in inventory stocking.
• Transport patients and ensure proper coverage and assessment.
• Handle telephone information requests with courtesy and confidentiality.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all data, records, reports, and related information.
• Provide procedural education to patients and record this in the chart.
• Deliver patient care appropriate for the patient’s age.
• Utilize physiological monitoring and recording apparatus during special procedures.
• Ensure patient charges are properly recorded and billed.
• Prepare room, equipment, contrast media, and materials for procedures.
• Maintain a clean, well‑stocked, and safe working environment; test equipment prior to use.
• Warm equipment daily and ensure proper operation.
• Perform sponge count before and after pacemaker procedures.
• As a member of the on‑call team, report within 30 minutes for a call.
• Review departmental manuals annually and attend mandatory in‑service trainings.
• Attend staff meetings unless excused.
• Practice patient care according to ARMC policy.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Qualifications

Registered CVT, Registered CIS or Registered RT; BCLS certified, ACLS certified within one year of hire.

Education requirements: Registered CVT, Registered CIS, or Registered RT; BCLS and ACLS certifications required.

Work experience requirements: Ability to perform under stress, act independently, and maintain confidence without specific instructions.

Required licenses/certifications: Licensed by the LLR or SCRQS for the appropriate registered license.

Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills; work well with physicians, nursing staff, technologists, support personnel, patients and families.

EEO Statement

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