St. Tammany Health System·Covington, Louisiana
Provide direct care to adult and geriatric patients as a scrub assistant or monitor tech during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellence in cardiovascular care and maintain 24-hour availability via an on-call rotation.
At St.
Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal.
That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St.
Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package.
The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30a - 5:00p | Four 10 Hour Shifts | One Call Night per Week, One Weekend Shift per Month On Call & Two Holidays per Year on Rotating Schedule Summary of the Job: Responsible and accountable for the direct care of the adult and geriatric patient undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures by functioning as scrub assistant or monitor tech.
This professional will work with multidisciplinary teams within Cardiovascular Services and St.
Tammany Parish Hospital to promote excellence in cardiovascular care.
The nature of procedures performed is diagnostic and interventional cardiac, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular, and interventional radiology.
Additionally, the Cardiovascular Lab Technologists will be in an on-call rotation with a 30 minute response time in order provide 24 hour cath lab availability.
Six months of cath lab experience or 1 year of invasive radiology experience or in some circumstances, candidates with 2 years of radiology tech experience may be considered Louisiana State Radiology Licensure or CCI-RCIS Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off Able to work flexible hours Able to take on-call and report to the facility within 30 minutes Basic understanding of budgetary controls. Physical Demands: Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) – hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, reaching, handling/feeling, talking Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching, crawling EMPLOYMENT Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Requires at least six months of cath lab experience or one year of invasive radiology experience, along with a Louisiana State Radiology License or CCI-RCIS. Candidates must hold a current BLS certification and be able to report to the facility within 30 minutes for on-call duties.
Market context
In Louisiana, cardiovascular lab technologist openings typically reflect steady demand in hospital-based cardiac and interventional settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want prior cath lab or relevant radiology experience, current BLS, state radiology licensure or CCI-RCIS, and the ability to meet rapid on-call response expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against your credentials before applying so you can quickly confirm fit and identify any licensure or on-call gaps.