Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time Day Cardiac Cath Technologist for our Cardiac Cath Lab at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN.

We are excited to announce new pay options that value our Cath Lab Techs. Both full-time and part-time (24 hours per week) Cath Lab Techs are eligible for premium pay.

We are offering an additional $12.00 an hour with a signed 3 (three) year agreement and completion of department orientation.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Elkhart Hospital
Elkhart General Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital located in Elkhart, Indiana. Our full-service, 357-licensed-bed hospital has served the community for more than 100 years with a variety of services including: Emergency Department; radiology; orthopedics; maternity, pregnancy and childbirth; behavioral health; imaging and lab; genetic counseling; daVinci robotic surgery. As part of Beacon Health System, patients have access to providers not only at this location but can access resources and services from across the entire health system. ​

What You’ll Do

As a Cardiac Cath Technologist, you’ll report to the Coordinator/Director. You will operate basic radiologic equipment, determining the quality and quantity of ionizing radiation to make quality radiographs on injured and/or sick patients, following accepted policies and procedures, under the direction of Radiologists. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Cardiac Cath Technologist Job Responsibilities

• Prepares patients using aseptic techniques; connects monitoring systems (SAT, NIBP).
• Educates patients and families about procedures.
• Sets up and calibrates radiologic equipment; prepares trays, solutions, and medications.
• Adjusts imaging equipment per physician direction; troubleshoots equipment and archiving systems.
• Ensures radiation safety and assists with annual equipment testing.
• Maintains sterile environment and cleans rooms to prevent contamination.

• Applies sterile techniques and handles supplies appropriately.
• Injects contrast/medications; aspirates and flushes catheters and sheaths.

• Documents procedures and patient assessments; interprets cardiac rhythms.
• Understands cardiac/vascular medications and dosages.
• Troubleshoots monitors; gathers and maintains patient data.

• Removes lines and achieves hemostasis; monitors vitals.
• Assists unstable patients and escorts/transfers patients as needed.
• Cleans labs post-procedure.

• Performs clerical tasks; completes annual competencies.
• Maintains documentation and trains new staff/students.
• Manages inventory and restocks supplies.
• Supports room turnover and lab cleaning.
• Handles other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You Bring

As a Cardiac Cath Tech you bring a thorough knowledge of cardiac and/or vascular procedures and respective radiographic operations. You demonstrate the analytical skills necessary to monitor test procedures and results to detect equipment malfunctions and improper techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Professional Training.
• AART and ISBH General Certifications are required.
• Interventional Registry required.
• One to two years of experience as a Special Procedures Radiographer desired
• Two to five years of experience as a Staff Radiographer, preferred.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

We call this commitment The Beacon Way, a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.

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