Cathlab Technician

The role involves assisting the Cardiologist to ensure quality and safe care for patients undergoing various cardiac procedures. The position requires managing daily patient procedure lists, performing clinical tasks such as IV cannulation, catheterization, and 12-lead ECGs, as well as providing patient and family education. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining the catheterization lab, handling specialized cardiac equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety and infection control protocols.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the daily procedure list of patients and ensure proper use of medical and surgical supplies.
- Perform clinical procedures including IV cannulation, catheterization, 12-lead ECG, nasogastric tube insertion and feeding, and stool collection with sensitivity.
- Provide general orientation and education to patients and their families regarding cardiac procedures.
- Maintain and care for the catheterization room, equipment, and handle special assignments.
- Learn and understand normal values of basic biochemistry and hematology investigations.
- Independently prepare, receive, and shift patients safely within the department.
- Safely handle advanced cardiac devices such as temporary pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and fractional flow reserve equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of patient and environmental safety measures, including routine safety checks, medical gases and oxygen supply, radiation safety protocols, suction apparatus, anesthesia machine tubing, and aseptic techniques.
- Adhere to infection control and emergency precautions, including surgical hand washing and hemodynamic asepsis.
- Manage patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, and pulmonary edema, ensuring continuous cardiac monitoring and safe handling.
- Provide quality care during cardiac procedures such as left and right catheterization, graft checks, aortic root angiography, right heart catheterization (RHC), atrial and ventricular septal defect closures (ASD/VSD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) interventions, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support, pacemaker insertions, angioplasty, intubation, radiology procedures, re-look procedures, and sheath removal.
- Oversee cardiac enzyme management, including safe blood sampling and proper handling of cardiac enzyme tests.
- Perform Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) according to current standards and maintain certification.
- Monitor and interpret continuous cardiac and rhythm strips accurately.
- Manage ventilator support, demonstrating knowledge of mechanical ventilation modes, responding promptly to ventilator alarms, and administering nebulization through endotracheal tubes as required.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience in cardiac patient care and assisting cardiologists during invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Competency in performing IV cannulation, catheterization, ECG, nasogastric tube insertion, and other related clinical skills.
- Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, rhythm strip interpretation, and cardiac enzyme management.
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with up-to-date credentials.
- Understanding of infection control practices, radiation safety, and emergency procedures in a cardiac care setting.
- Ability to manage ventilators and respond effectively to alarms and patient needs.
- Strong communication skills to educate patients and families about procedures and care plans.
- Capability to work independently in preparing, receiving, and shifting patients safely.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience with specialized cardiac equipment such as temporary pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and fractional flow reserve devices is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with radiology procedures and re-look interventions will be an advantage.
- Training or experience in mechanical ventilation and nebulization techniques is preferred.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary cardiac care team.
- Working in a dynamic environment focused on patient safety and quality cardiac care.

This position demands a detail-oriented, skilled professional committed to delivering high standards of cardiac patient care and supporting cardiologists in complex procedural settings.