Are you ready to advance your career as a Catheterization Laboratory Technologist. Join a hospital team in Alexandria, LA as a Cath Lab Tech (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) and provide technical and leadership support for a wide variety of cardiac and vascular procedures. This role supports procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, peripheral interventions, TAVR, and device implantation while maintaining high standards for patient safety and imaging quality.
What You’ll Need:
- Graduate from an accredited Radiology Technology program, an associate degree in a healthcare-related field, or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology, or Cath/EP Lab experience required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
- One of the following certifications required (preferred items remain indicated as preferred): Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI; Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI; Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI; Radiography (R) by ARRT; Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT; Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT; Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT; Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS; Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS; Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS; Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS.
- State licensure preferred based on modality. Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE preferred.
- Demonstrated competency with cath lab equipment and procedures including fluoro imaging, hemodynamic monitoring, contrast injectors, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), intracardiac echo (ICE), and support devices (IABP, LVAD) required.
- Experience with charge capture, inventory management, and departmental leadership or preceptor responsibilities preferred.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital.
- Shift: Days.
- Shift details: Days 0700-1530.
- Work schedule: Full time, 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts as described by the facility.
- Procedure types: Cardiac caths, peripheral interventions, TAVR, device cases.
- Role expectations: Serve as Cath Lab Tech Lead and preceptor; perform imaging and procedural support; manage inventory and ensure accurate charge reconciliation.
Location Highlights
Alexandria, LA offers access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within short drives. The city is approximately 30 minutes to Kisatchie National Forest with hiking and boating options and about 20 minutes to the Red River waterfront with riverfront parks and walking trails, offering an outdoor-oriented lifestyle. The downtown Alexandria Historic District features museums such as the Alexandria Museum of Art and local dining within a short commute, supporting an urban-suburban mix. Alexandria Regional Airport provides regional flight connections within a short drive, and major highways (I-49) offer direct road access to Shreveport (about 100 miles) and Baton Rouge (about 120 miles) for regional travel and weekend getaways.
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