Who We Are:
Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.
About the Role:
- Perform diagnostic and interventional peripheral vascular procedures in an outpatient Office-Based Lab setting
- Assist physicians with diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional vascular procedures per treatment plans
- Support angioplasties and other interventional treatments under direct physician supervision
- Operate and monitor specialized cath lab and interventional equipment (e.g., IVUS, AngioJet, laser devices)
- Ensure proper setup, sterilization, and maintenance of procedure rooms and equipment
- Monitor patient vitals (blood pressure, heart rate/rhythm) and assist with hemodynamic measurements
- Maintain radiation safety standards and report fluoro times at required intervals
- Circulate in procedure rooms and assist the care team throughout interventions
- Transport patients within the department as needed
- Maintain accurate documentation in EMR and procedural logs
- Ensure proper data transfer and storage of imaging and procedural information
- Follow infection control, HIPAA, and all compliance standards
- Maintain equipment functionality through daily checks and quality assurance
How You’ll Drive Our Mission Forward:
- Deliver safe, high-quality care to adult and geriatric vascular patients
- Support accurate diagnosis and effective interventional treatment outcomes
- Promote patient safety through vigilant monitoring and radiation protection practices
- Ensure efficiency and accuracy in procedural workflow and documentation
- Contribute to a collaborative, team-based environment in high-stress clinical situations
- Help maintain compliance with organizational, regulatory, and safety standards
- Support continuous improvement through training, education, and equipment expertise
- Serve as a resource and “train-the-trainer” for assigned technologies and staff
What Makes You a Great Match:
- ARRT certification required; RCIS preferred
- Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners in Radiologic Technology
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Minimum 2 years cath lab or critical care experience required
- Strong knowledge of peripheral vascular anatomy, physiology, and interventional procedures
- Skilled in sterile technique, scrub assisting, and circulating duties
- Competent in hemodynamic monitoring and waveform interpretation
- Experienced with vascular closure devices and sheath removal with manual hemostasis
- Strong understanding of radiation safety and interventional equipment operation
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-stress clinical environments
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-care coordination skills
- Proficient in EMR documentation and basic computer systems
