Cath Lab Tech

Job Title: Cath Lab Tech (Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech)
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76132
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 4x10-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Call Requirement: After-hours call required – Must be able to take STEMI call

• 12 days of call per 6-week period
• Weekday call starts at 5:30 PM 
• 24-hour call on weekends

Required Experience

• Recent Cath Lab experience (Required)
• Interventional Radiology (IR) experience (Required)
• Must be able to operate C-Arm equipment

Required Certifications (Must have at least ONE of the following):

• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• RCIS – Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (Preferred)
• RCES – Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist

Additional Requirement:

• CMRT (Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist) required if holding ARRT

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure room for examinations
• Assist and monitor patients during procedures (IVs, oxygen, chest tubes, etc.)
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment therapy
• Administer contrast media and medications per guidelines
• Process and manipulate images
• Analyze image quality and troubleshoot as needed
• Adjust techniques or repeat procedures when necessary

Education

• Degree as Catheterization Laboratory Technician (Cath Lab) or related field