Cath Lab Technologist Job in Baton Rouge, LA

You'll work as a Cath Lab Technologist at Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge, supporting a wide range of cardiac and interventional procedures. This role requires you to be proficient across multiple procedure types, including cardiac catheterization, peripheral interventions, electrophysiology, and interventional radiology.

Schedule & Expectations

• Work 5 days per week on 8–10 hour day shifts
• Cover every other weekend
• Call responsibilities: up to 3 times per week with a 30-minute response time on non-weekend call weeks; 2 times per week on weekend call weeks
• Average daily census of 6 patients
• Emergency team assignment possible during critical events, with expectation to remain until the event resolves

Required Experience & Credentials

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience; prior travel assignments required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, ARRT(R), and Louisiana state radiology license (LSRTBE)
• Proficiency in embolization, coiling, ablations, and implant procedures (ports, pacemakers, ICDs)
• Hands-on experience with Impella, IABP, IVUS, Shockwave, Rotoblator, laser, and thrombectomy devices
• STEMI care experience with demonstrated capability to meet first-to-balloon and door-to-balloon times under 60 minutes
• Ability to perform peripheral and electrophysiology procedures independently and confidently

Equipment & Systems

• Work with advanced imaging and intervention systems: Impella, IABP, Inari, EKOS, Angiojet, Rotoblator, Shockwave, and Diamondback
• Operate Medrad/Acist injectors
• Use EPIC EMR with Cupid documentation module

You will receive 24 hours of on-site orientation. This assignment runs for 91 days, beginning May 11, 2026, with weekly pay of $2,840.