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Cath Lab Tech

Lexington, KY

Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist

Position Overview

The facility seeks a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist to support cardiovascular, endovascular, and neurovascular imaging and interventional procedures. You'll work alongside physicians in a fast-paced interventional environment, assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic cases while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and radiation safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including angiography, angioplasty, stenting, and thrombectomy
  • Support structural heart procedures and permanent pacemaker/ICD implantations
  • Manage hemodynamic monitoring, IABP/Impella support, and arterial/venous sheath removals or closure devices
  • Perform specialized imaging techniques (IVUS, OCT, FFR)
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to procedural complications (air emboli, stroke, anaphylaxis, cardiac tamponade)
  • Maintain strict aseptic technique and radiation safety protocols (ALARA principles)
  • Conduct quality control checks and document findings
  • Contribute to a professional, collaborative team environment

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Radiology or related field
  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • ARRT Radiography (R) certification
  • Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT) radiography license

Schedule & Contract Details

  • Shift: 4 x 10-hour days, first shift
  • Duration: 18 weeks
  • Start Date: September 7, 2026
  • Location: Lexington, Kentucky