Cath Lab Technologist Job in Columbia, SC

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist to join its Radiology and Cardiology team. You will work in a high-volume interventional laboratory performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures.

Schedule and Hours

• 4x10-hour day shifts, 0700–1730, Monday through Thursday
• Shift end times vary as staff remain until procedures are complete
• On-call requirement: one weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) per month, plus one call shift and one evening shift per week
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called-off hours can be broken down to equal 1 shift
• No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Caseload and Responsibilities

• Daily caseload of 4 to 5 labs with 2 CVTs per lab, approximately 20 cases per day
• Perform scrub and monitor functions in coronary diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Manage left and right heart catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
• Assist with advanced procedures including Impella, intraaortic balloon pump (IABP), atherectomy, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), fractional flow reserve (FFR/IFR), pericardiocentesis, and cardiac biopsies
• Operate specialized equipment: Angiojet, Shockwave, MAC Lab documentation, and Vidistar image storage
• Monitor cardiac activity and stent placement; support temporary pacer and thrombolysis/thrombectomy procedures
• Patient populations include adults and geriatrics

Requirements

• 2+ years of Cath Lab experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• ARRT or RCIS certification (registered or in process)
• South Carolina license (SCRQSA)
• Proficiency in coronary diagnostic and interventional scrub and monitor functions
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Radiation badge required; provided by agency

Compensation and Benefits

• Weekly pay: $2,448
• Assignment duration: 91 days
• Start date: August 31, 2026
• Hospital-issued scrubs provided