Cardiac Catheterization Tech

Cardiac Catheterization Technician Services

• Scrub: Assist physicians in planning, preparing, and executing invasive cardiovascular procedures; select and prepare catheters, supplies, and contrast agents; set up and maintain sterile fields; manipulate wires and catheters under fluoroscopy; perform heparinized saline prep and aseptic technique.
• Monitor: Operate digital subtraction angiographic system; capture and post‑process images; enter patient data; support real‑time image quality; record hemodynamic and ECG monitoring; assist in procedure assessment.
• Circulator: Retrieve and replay images; perform quality reviews; maintain and calibrate imaging equipment; manage patient transport and positioning; provide technical and administrative support; maintain safety protocols; assist with inventory and compliance with infection control and radiation safety.

• Selective vessel and chamber pressure recording, blood sampling, and shunt detection
• Contrast angiography (aortic, coronary, left ventricle, peripheral, pulmonary, renal)
• Angioplasty and stent implantation, rotational atherectomy, intravascular ultrasound
• Foreign body retrieval, pacemaker implantation, leadwire insertion, venous access device implantation, temporary pacing catheter insertion
• Thermodilution catheter insertion, cardiac output measurement, intra‑aortic balloon catheter insertion
• Endomyocardial biopsy, pericardiocentesis, drug response studies, electrophysiology studies, ablations, implantable cardiac defibrillators
• Stress angiography, intracoronary anticoagulant and nitrate administration
• Wound closure and dressing application, point‑of‑care blood tests, hemostasis management

• Entry‑level or equivalent clinical certification in cardiovascular technology or related field.

• Proficient with fluoroscopic imaging systems and interventional procedures.

• Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control, and radiation safety.

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care