CARDIAC CATH/RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST - $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Brockton
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary An Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist,
also known as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, plays a crucial
role in diagnosing and treating heart diseases. Responsible to
perform all required procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization /EP
Laboratories and to operate specialized equipment including, but
not limited to, the X-ray equipment within the Cardiac
Catheterization Laboratory, computer systems, hemodynamic
monitoring and have working knowledge of invasive cardiac
procedures, perform in all first and second assist duties under the
supervision of a physician, prepare patients and equipment for
cardiac catheterization and interventions, perform common
catheterization interventions including, stent placements, balloon
angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and electrophysiology
tests, operate intracardiac or intravascular ultrasound equipment,
fluoroscopy equipment, or other imaging systems, assisting with
handling venous and arterial catheters and wires, monitor blood
pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
equipment during procedures including coronary angiography,
pacemaker implantation, aortic stenosis studies, and patent foramen
ovale closures, calculate hemodynamic or physiologic values, and
recording waveforms for patient records and retrieve and analyze
imaging and other data obtained during procedures. Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 - Procedure Documentation a - Captures All
documentation required for all procedures in Mac/Cardio according
to standards. b - Maintains accuracy of database. Insures all
patients and procedures are recorded accurately in database c -
Verifies procedure log is accurate and assists MD with procedure
reports. d - Utilizes knowledge of A/P and cardiac procedures to
document in Mac/Cardio Lab appropriately and carefully. to include
but not limited to the following: Flushing of sheaths and
maintaining sheath integrity to ensure proper homeostasis. Will
introduce catheters into vessel structures consistent with current
CDIC standard operating procedures. Will obtain hemodynamic and
angiographic data by operating transducer and manifold. Assists in
operation of mechanical atherectomy and thrombectomy devices. Under
direct order of physician, will position, inflate, and deflate both
balloons and stents inside vessels. Will assist with all balloon,
catheter, sheath, and wire exchanges. Expected to be able to
demonstrate and perform proper post access care and management (e.g
mechanical closure devices and or manual compression. Must be able
to convey pertinent patient history to the Physician in a fashion
that is consistent with current pre and post care. 2 - EQUIPMENT Is
knowledgeable about and has the ability to operate complex and
sophisticated equipment related to a Cardiac Catheterization/EP
Laboratory. a - Operates electronic equipment to properly monitor
patients' heart rhythm and blood pressure during procedure. b -
Prepares and assists MD with radiographic equipment. c - Prepares
and assists MD with EP/ Vascular and coronary equipment d -
Prepares and assists MD with cardiac cath equipment such as IABP
and Angiojet. e - Prepares and operates and maintains other Cardiac
Cath/EP equipment according to policy /manufacturer recommendations
to i.e., ACT machine, ablator, OCT, IVUS, RFR, IFR, FFR, Cath
Works, Angiojet, CSI etc. f - Demonstrates thorough knowledge of
location, care and operation of all cath lab equipment. Able to
trouble shoot and resolve simple equipment problems or notify
appropriate resources for resolution. 3 - SAFETY/QUALITY - Fosters
a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to
a safe environment. a - Verifies patient identification with two
identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including
"time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimens
and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site,
equipment, and consent b - Complies with the current CDC hand
hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal
precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment
at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access. c - Assesses
each patient’s risk of falling using appropriate interventions to
prevent falls. d - Ensures environment meets regulatory
requirements at all times (ie: no cardboard boxes on floor, care of
soiled U/S Probe) e - Understands and is able to demonstrate
individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital
codes/emergency preparedness. f - Holds oneself and others
accountable for meeting quality improvement/quality standards. g -
Utilizes the chain of command to report any potential or actual
patient safety risks. h - Makes appropriate use of personal
protective equipment at all times. 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT a -
Attends at least 5 CEUs in specialty area each year. b - Attends
hospital sponsored training programs as required by department and
by renewal date. d - Active participant in unit based initiatives.
e - Assumes overall responsibility for professional development by
seeking and attending educational opportunities. f - Functions as
"tech in charge" as assigned. g - Trains staff technologists and
assist with all Cath Lab personnel and students. h - Maintains
current knowledge/certification 5 - RADIATION SAFETY a - Maintains
up-to-date quality control program of all radiographic equipment. b
- Coordinates annual radiation safety in-service class for
departmental staff. c - Coordinates and maintains equipment (X-ray)
maintenance prevention program. d - Gathers data for monthly
fluoroscopy use report. e - Responsible for distribution and
changing of film badges as assigned. f - Uses practical knowledge
of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic
information, as evidenced by image captured. g - Selections
technical factors to insure high quality, radiographs using the
A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonably achievable) standards. h -
Practices radiation safety with all radiographic equipment and
overseas that others practice radiation safety. 6 - DATA MANAGEMENT
performs various clerical duties including, but not limited to: a -
Verification of information and procedures performed are accurately
transcribed in cardiac catheterization log book. b - Verification
of information and procedure performed using computer system. c-
Assures correct billing of patient accounts at time of procedure
and regularly reconciles patient billing as directed by nurse
manager. d - Maintains accuracy of log book and Mac Lab database. 7
- INVENTORY a - Maintains stock inventory and initiates orders of
all procedure areas. b - Notifies Lead Tech/NM of stock replacement
needs. Orders equipment as needed with Lead Tech/NM. c - Properly
charges for all medical surgical items used. d - Restocks as
needed. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Preferred Graduate of
approved program of radiological technology required Minimum Work
Experience Prior Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred. EKG
interpretation, arrhythmia recognition, radiology Required Licenses
/ Registrations ARRT (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic
Technologist (Radiologic Technologist) RT - MA - Radiologic
Technologist - MA State License Required Certifications ACLS -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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