Cath Lab Technologist

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Department: Cath Lab
• Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $6,000

• Track real-time physiological data—including heart rhythms, blood pressures, and saturations—to instantly detect and communicate critical status changes to the physician during complex cardiovascular cases.
• Execute accurate hemodynamic calculations, cardiac output assessments, and intra-procedure testing to give the care team immediate, actionable diagnostic data.
• Prepare, maintain, and sterilely handle specialized equipment and supplies to maintain a safe, sterile environment throughout every procedure.
• Partner with the physician by anticipating case needs, adapting quickly to changing patient conditions, and ensuring seamless room setup and infection control standards.
• Educate patients and their families on post-procedure catheter site care, recovery expectations, and warning signs to ensure a safe transition home.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.