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Invasive Technologist Regional Float
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Omaha, NE, 68122-1709
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 30.76-45.76 HOUR
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
We currently have an amazing opportunity in our Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology Lab for a Cath/IR Invasive Technologist. Working in our fast moving Cath/IR Lab certainly offers a variety of procedural exposure to procedure scrubs/radiology technologists who choose this clinical area by professional expansion. We are looking for Rad techs and/or RCIS techs who can wear many hats and think quickly on their feet while providing the best patient care! The Cath/IR lab invasive tech assists the team in the performing of the catheterizations and angiograms. They will monitor and examine the patient prior, during and after the procedure, as well as assist the physician and assist the medical team in whatever they may need during the procedure, such as supply knowledge and management with the department.
Responsibilities
- Float between Omaha Metro Cardiac Cath Labs, as needed (float differential applied to base rate)
- Effectively communicates and works cooperatively with team members, patients, families, guests, and providers.
- Assists with pre-procedure education and preparing patients for the procedure. ● Preparing patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history
- Monitoring patient patterns and vital signs during the procedure
- Collaborates with other staff to assure patients have a thorough understanding of procedure and is able to answer questions as needed.
Procedure Responsibilities:
- Ensures the patient is positioned properly for the procedure.
- Ensures EKG electrodes are properly placed and cardiac electrodes correctly applied. ● Ensures skin is prepped and sterilized appropriately prior to procedural draping. ● Performs monitoring function throughout procedures.
- Documents clinical information in patient records.
○ Operates hemodynamic monitoring equipment.
■ Recognize and report changes in the cardiac rhythm.
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■ Recognize and report changes in hemodynamic waveforms.
■ Accurately documents the flow of events from start thru completion of procedure. Scrubs and assists physicians during procedures.
- Performs surgical scrubbing duties and assists physicians during minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, preparing equipment and maintaining a sterile field
- Uses fine motor skills to assist physician with the placement/deployment/use of invasive catheters, wires, balloons, stents, Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation equipment (IABP), implantable cardiac devices, and electrophysiology catheters
- X-ray equipment management and manipulation
Quality Responsibilities:
- Daily scheduling and chart preparation for procedures
- Performs daily maintenance
- Quality assurance testing
- Equipment cleaning
- Supply re-stocking
Education/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Previous general radiologic technologist experience for one year.
- Previous Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Interventional Radiology Lab experience
License/Certification:
Current licensure as a ARRT (NE)/ RCIS
Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 -months
Where You'll WorkCHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.
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Frequently asked questions
In Omaha’s fast-paced cardiac cath environment, a Regional Float technologist must quickly adjust to varying team protocols and equipment setups across multiple facilities. This flexibility ensures seamless patient care while covering diverse procedural demands in the metro area’s cath labs.
Employers in Nebraska highly prioritize ARRT (NE) and RCIS certifications for invasive technologists, alongside current BLS and ACLS credentials. These validate the clinical competence essential for safely managing invasive cardiac procedures across regional float assignments.
Omaha’s healthcare landscape offers invasive technologists multiple growth avenues, including specialization in electrophysiology, supervisory roles in interventional radiology, or transitioning into clinical education, leveraging their experience in diverse cath lab environments.
Catholic Health Initiatives fosters continual learning through access to advanced training, procedural exposure, and cross-facility collaborations, enabling invasive technologists to expand their skillsets and adapt swiftly within Omaha’s regional float program.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, float technologists encounter dynamic procedural demands requiring rapid equipment troubleshooting and patient monitoring across multiple sites. Balancing these challenges with teamwork and patient safety in Omaha’s high-volume cardiac labs is key.
Omaha’s growing cardiac care services increase demand for versatile invasive technologists capable of floating between cath labs. This flexibility helps facilities maintain optimal staffing amid fluctuating procedural volumes in the metro area.
In Omaha, invasive technologists on regional float assignments generally earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications, and float differential pay reflecting the added responsibilities of multi-site coverage.
Possessing Nebraska state licensure along with national credentials like ARRT or RCIS significantly boosts employability. Familiarity with local healthcare regulations and hospital credentialing also enhances an invasive technologist’s standing in Omaha’s job market.
Regional float technologists in Omaha must exhibit heightened adaptability, managing equipment and patient care across multiple cath labs. Unlike static roles, they require broad procedural knowledge and strong communication skills to thrive in varying clinical settings.
Catholic Health Initiatives fosters a collaborative atmosphere where invasive technologists must multitask efficiently, assist with diverse procedures, and maintain high-quality patient interactions, making adaptability and teamwork essential in their float role.