Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Catheterization

Description

RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST - CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION
$46.43 - $69.00/Hour | Brockton, Massachusetts

YOUR HEARTLINE STAFFING CONTACT

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN | Chief Operating Officer
Heartline Staffing
Call/Text: 272-230-3157
Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Elizabeth

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly Compensation Range: $46.43 - $69.00
RecruitiFi Salary Range: $96,575 - $143,500
Signing Bonus: No
Relocation Package: None

Benefits and programs listed in the requisition:

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits, including 403(b) savings matches
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and earned time cash-out
• Contract increases
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee and family well-being resources
• Equity and other benefits (details not specified)

LOCATION & ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS

Location: Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
Work Arrangement: In-Person
Department: Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
On-Call Frequency: Minimum 1-2 nights per week, plus every third weekend (Friday-Monday)
On-Call Response: 30 minutes
Travel Required: No

POSITION SUMMARY

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Radiology Technologist for a Cardiac Catheterization position in Brockton, Massachusetts.

The position involves performing procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, operating specialized imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, preparing patients and equipment, and assisting physicians with invasive cardiac procedures and interventions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform required Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory procedures and first- and second-assist duties under physician supervision.
• Prepare patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventions.
• Assist physicians with stent placements, balloon angioplasties, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion, and Impella insertion.
• Operate X-ray, fluoroscopy, intracardiac and intravascular ultrasound, computer, and hemodynamic monitoring systems.
• Assist with venous and arterial catheters, wires, balloons, sheaths, and related exchanges.
• Monitor blood pressure, heart rate, ECG/EKG, and hemodynamic waveforms during procedures.
• Support coronary angiography, aortic stenosis studies, and right heart catheterizations.
• Calculate hemodynamic and physiologic values, interpret and record waveforms, and retrieve and analyze procedure data.
• Flush sheaths, maintain sheath integrity, introduce catheters into vessel structures according to applicable procedures, and obtain hemodynamic and angiographic data.
• Assist with mechanical atherectomy, thrombectomy, and intravascular lithotripsy devices.
• Under direct physician order, position, inflate, and deflate balloons and stents within vessels.
• Perform post-arterial and venous access care, including mechanical closure devices or manual compression.
• Communicate relevant patient history to physicians according to pre- and post-care policies.
• Document procedures in clinical systems, maintain database accuracy, verify procedure logs, and assist physicians with procedure reports.
• Prepare, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Cardiac Cath Lab equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain radiation safety quality-control documentation and participate in annual radiation safety in-services.

Requirements

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, or equivalent combination of education and experience as stated in the Job Description. REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS). REQUIRED
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). REQUIRED
• Ability to meet a 30-minute response time for Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory call. REQUIRED
• Availability for a minimum of 1-2 on-call nights per week plus every third weekend, Friday-Monday. REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE

Experience expectations depend on the composition of current tenured staff and business-unit needs at the time of posting. The requisition does not specify a fixed minimum number of years of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist), ARRT (C1), or equivalent certification, or achievement within two years of employment.
• Minimum one year of Cardiac Cath Lab or interventional experience.
• Proficiency in advanced hemodynamics, device management, and coronary interventions.
• Prior experience assisting in high-acuity interventions, including IABP, Impella, and Swan-Ganz.
• Strong knowledge of coronary anatomy, interventional devices, and procedural techniques.
• High technical competency with imaging systems, intraprocedural monitoring, and arterial and venous access management.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to anticipate physician needs and respond quickly in critical situations.
• Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

READY TO APPLY?

Apply through this posting or contact Elizabeth regarding the Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Catheterization position.

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Chief Operating Officer | Heartline Staffing
Call/Text: 272-230-3157
Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Elizabeth

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Heartline Staffing is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.