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Join Vail Health as a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Where advanced cardiac care meets mountain living.

Are you a highly skilled cardiovascular professional who thrives in high-acuity, fast-paced environments? Do you stay calm under pressure and take pride in delivering exceptional patient care during life-saving procedures? If so, we want you on our team.

At Vail Health, you’ll work alongside expert physicians and a collaborative clinical team in a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization / Special Procedures Lab — all while enjoying the lifestyle and recreation of a world-class mountain community.

The Opportunity

As a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech, you will play a critical role in delivering advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular care. You’ll assist physicians during complex procedures, operate sophisticated imaging and monitoring equipment, and provide vigilant patient care before, during, and after procedures.

This is a role for professionals who:

• Excel in high-risk, high-reward environments

• Can function independently with minimal supervision

• Bring technical expertise and compassionate bedside manner

• Contribute positively to team culture and departmental excellence

You will also participate in on-call coverage, ensuring patients receive timely, expert care whenever it’s needed.

What You’ll Do

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures

• Prepare procedure rooms and operate advanced equipment including:

  • X-ray imaging systems

  • Hemodynamic monitoring equipment

  • Ultrasound machines

  • Power injectors

  • Image processing systems

• Monitor patients and respond confidently in emergency situations

• Educate and reassure patients and families with professionalism and empathy

• Collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members

• Participate in Quality Assurance and performance improvement initiatives

• Uphold HIPAA standards and model organizational values

• Take part in on-call responsibilities (30-minute response time required)

What You Bring

Experience

• 2+ years of Cath Lab experience preferred

Required Credentials

• RCIS or ARRT certification and registration

• ACLS certification

• BLS certification

Additional Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and professional presence

• Competency in invasive cardiovascular techniques and technology

• Ability to remain calm and decisive in emergency situations

• English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)

• Basic computer proficiency (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

1. Works within a team environment with individuals having similar abilities and responsibilities.
2. Handles emergency situations during high-risk procedures with calm professional demeanor.
3. Demonstrates good communication skills and ability to teach patients while providing a calming effect with patients and families.
4. Functions in the role of scrub, circulator or monitor technician on a rotating basis. Completes all functions of each role with regard to patient safety and adherence to infection control practices.
5. Participates in “on-call” responsibilities and responds when required within 30 minutes.
6. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in basic invasive cardiovascular technology.
7. Prepares and operates sophisticated radiographic equipment including x-ray table, camera, video recorders, ultrasound machine and pressure injectors safely.
8. Assists with quality assurance or performance projects as directed.
9. Assists with determining educational needs of the staff. Communicates with the Manager and assists in the development and training of fellow staff members.
10. Models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
11. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision
• Educational Programs: 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance

1. Works within a team environment with individuals having similar abilities and responsibilities.
2. Handles emergency situations during high-risk procedures with calm, professional demeanor.
3. Demonstrates good communication skills and ability to teach patients while providing a calming effect with patients and families.
4. Interacts with physicians and other team members with professionalism to enhance team effectiveness.
5. Participates in “on-call” responsibilities and responds when required within 30 minutes.
6. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in basic invasive cardiovascular techniques and technology.
7. Prepares and operates sophisticated procedural equipment including x-ray camera, procedure table controls, image processing equipment, hemodynamic monitoring equipment, ultrasound machine, and power injector—all with safety and precision.
8. Assists with Quality Assurance and Performance projects as directed.
9. Models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
10. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• Significant experience in Cath Lab setting—2 years preferred.

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

• N/A

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility.