Cardiac Cath Lab Tech - FT Days
Company: Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning -
Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation
of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job
Summary Under the supervision of a credentialed Physician, assists
in Cardiac Cath procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
Performs various procedures that require independent judgment, high
level of skill proficiency and extensive knowledge of the anatomey
and physiology of the heart. Assists with care of critically ill
patients. The scope of care includes age group adolescent thru
geriatric. Cath Lab department only. Minimum Job Qualifications
Licensure or other certifications: Registered Cardio Interventional
Specialist (RCIS), Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)),
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Registered
Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) required. In lieu of registry,
Paramedic license or a License as a Practical Nurse will be
accepted. Current BLS and ACLS certification required. Educational
Requirements: Other. Minimum Experience: Graduate of an accredited
RCIS or ASRT program required or a minimum of one (1) year of
critical care (CCU, ICU, CVICU, ER) experience working in the job
classifications noted above. Other: Preferred Job Qualifications
Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational
Requirements: Associates Degree in Allied Health field. Preferred
Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Good interpersonal skills Good assessment skills Ability
to operate technical equipment Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Ensures that correct patient data is entered into x-ray computer
and that correct technical factors for each patient are selected to
achieve optimal picture quality. Ensures that correct preop
paperwork is completed. Preps the procedure room and equipment for
procedure to be performed, to include cleaning, removal of trash,
and restocking of room between cases. Maintains sterile technique
throughout invasive procedures, at the end of the procedure,
assures that the surgical equipment is placed in the appropriate
containers and taken to SPD. Prepares for procedure in terms of
sterile supplies required. Ensures patients are prepped and draped
appropriately, maintaining privacy and confidentiality. Assists the
Physician during both percutaneous and open cases cases as
evidenced by knowledge of selected equipment, selection and care of
catheters, sheaths guidewires, and other necessary supplies.
Trained in vascular sheath removal with adequate hemostasis. If
credentialed, has ability to deploy vascular closure devices using
proper sterile technique. Performs and rotates through functions of
scrub, circulating (not administering medications), and monitoring
positions. Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots fluoroscopy and
digital radiological equipment, including post processing of films
and cine. Ensures that required pre-, intra-, and post- procedure
is present and accurate when documenting in the patient EMR.
Prepares and operates specialized equipment found in the EVOR
environment. Performs and documents daily operational functions on
procedure room equipment on designated documentation form. Ensures
that patient procedures/supply charges are accurate prior to
placing in charging/billing system. Ability to take call shifts
with a response time of 30 minutes. Maintains a team environment
and culture. Assumes responsibility for own personal and
professional development. Assists in orientation of new staff
and/or serves as a mentor. Serves as facilitator between staff and
Manager providing feedback as necessary. Completes unit based
skills annually. Attends mandatory educational classes pertaining
to new equipment, procedures, supplies, and new technology.
Responsible for continuing education for required certifications.
Assists with the documentation for the department's PI programs and
participates in the department's process improvement initiatives.
Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of
time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking:
Occasionally 0-30% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of
Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning,
Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something
special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in
helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of
race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin,
marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or
any other legally protected classification or status.
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