Cath Lab Tech Lead

Description

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho - where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome - we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community - you belong at St. Joe’s.

Job Summary

The Cath Lab Technologist Lead serves as a clinical expert and operational resource for the cardiac catheterization team. In addition to performing advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, the Lead oversees day-to-day operations, supports staff development, monitors compliance with policies and regulatory standards, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and leadership to optimize patient care. This role balances procedural duties with workflow coordination, precepting, and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Performs all duties of the Cath Lab Technologist, including scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring procedures.
• Serves as a primary resource for procedural planning and execution, equipment setup, and troubleshooting.
• Leads daily assignments, procedure scheduling, and communication among team members.
• Trains and mentors new and existing staff on clinical competencies, safety, and workflow efficiency.
• Assists leadership in maintaining inventory control, capital equipment maintenance, and vendor coordination.
• Ensures compliance with radiation safety, regulatory standards, infection control, and accreditation requirements.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and data collection.
• Acts as liaison between clinical staff and management, providing feedback and advocating for departmental needs.
• Participates in call rotation and assists in coverage planning to maintain service availability.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Advanced clinical expertise in cardiovascular diagnostics and interventions
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to train, motivate, and evaluate staff
• Skilled in EMR documentation and procedural data analysis
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Commitment to quality, safety, and service excellence
• Frequent standing and walking, lifting up to 75 lbs
• Prolonged periods wearing lead aprons
• Requires full sensory capabilities and manual dexterity
• Cath Lab environment with exposure to ionizing radiation, infectious diseases, and biological hazards
• Must respond to call within required timeframe (typically 30 minutes)

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic or Cardiovascular Technology (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• One of the following required: ARRT, RCIS, CVT, NREMT, AEMT, or CST
• BLS (Required upon hire)
• ACLS (Required within 6 months)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Cath Lab setting (Required)
• Previous experience in a preceptor, lead, or supervisory role (Preferred)