Cath Lab Tech Jobs in Pennsylvania
Cath lab tech jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand, concentrated in large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and cardiovascular specialty practices, with openings at every level from entry-level technologists to senior and lead positions. The heaviest hiring is in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown, where established systems like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Lehigh Valley Health Network maintain large cardiology programs. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania are interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and peripheral vascular procedures. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Schedule: Full-time (4x10-hour shifts) | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM with on call time after shift ends.
Your experience matters
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cath Lab Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Our Cath Lab team at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center provides specialized cardiovascular care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Team members perform circulating, scrubbing, monitoring, and documentation duties while working together to ensure patient safety, deliver quality care, and achieve optimal outcomes for adult and geriatric patients.
How you’ll contribute
A Cath Lab Technician who excels in this role will:
In partnership with a Registered Nurse:
- Provides direct patient care in a personalized, efficient care with respect for patients’ spiritual and cultural differences.
- Considers factors related to safety and effectiveness of and cost in planning and delivering patient care.
- Reinforces individualized patient and family teaching.
- Makes decisions and judgements in preventing, analyzing, and resolving patient care concern.
- Reports patient status, refers problems when necessary and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes.
- Monitors and collects data on patient pain.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information.
- Attends and participates as a minimum requirement of 6 Staff meetings annually.
- Reads and signs off all staff meeting minutes of meetings not attended.
- Participates in Performance Improvement unit-based activities and hospital-based activities under the direction of Cath Lab Manager.
- Commits to Service Excellence and continually strives toward achievement of the Standards of Care.
- Demonstrates ability to adapt to various age specific patient populations.
Unit Specific – Cardiac Catheterization Lab:
Clinical:
- Understands and applies principles of aseptic technique.
- Assists RN with patient care within the Cath Lab.
- Provides accurate documentation of care given.
- Acts as a resource for technicians, secretaries and other staff.
- Is able to perform the duties and roles in the Cath Lab within established limitations of certification - circulate, scrub, and monitor.
- Provides input in the development of policies, procedures, quality control and marketing of the Cath lab.
- Able to operate and maintain all equipment in accord with instructions, policies and procedures.
- Notifies the Cath Lab Manager, Inventory & Information Specialist, and/or Director of any problems with the equipment.
- Restocks supplies; checks for expiration dates and informs the Inventory & Information Specialist of impending out of stock items.
- Responsible for cleaning Cath Lab, equipment and holding area between procedures according to infection control policy and procedures.
- Maintains clinical competency.
- Follows safety procedures and guidelines.
- Reports unsafe conditions.
- Maintains safe handling of hazardous and infectious materials in accordance with Hospital policy.
- Performs barcode scanning of supplies in an accurate and timely manner.
- Enters complete and accurate data into the established systems.
- Uses computer system for work related activities.
- Safeguards all computer information and maintains confidentiality.
- Adheres to time scheduling exhibiting flexibility.
- Assumes on call responsibility.
- Uses effective communication skills.
Education:
- Assists in the orientation and continuing education of new staff and other staff members.
- Attends department programs - fire, safety, electrical, infection control, radiation and required education.
- Assists in providing pre, intra, and post catheterization teaching for patients and their families.
- Promotes cardiac education programs in the community and within the system.
- Maintains educational competency, including age specific education,
- Provides one educational inservice to coworkers yearly.
Quality Assurance:
- Participates in ongoing Performance Improvement projects both within the department and within the system as appropriate.
- Is able to perform all quality controls on equipment within the department.
- Notifies the appropriate people when the controls are out of normal range.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent; associate degree in related field or graduate of allied health care program. Additional requirements include:
- CPR certification.
- ACLS certification or acquire within 6 months.
More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
EEOC Statement
“Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cath lab tech jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active RCIS or RCES credential through Cardiovascular Credentialing International required or preferred by most Pennsylvania employers
- Associate or bachelor's degree in cardiovascular technology or a related allied health field
- Minimum one to two years of experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory setting
- Current BLS certification required, with ACLS certification strongly preferred by Pennsylvania hospitals
- Proficiency operating hemodynamic monitoring equipment, digital imaging systems, and cath lab recording software
- Ability to scrub and circulate for diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures
Cath Lab Tech Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cath lab tech in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not require a separate state license to work as a cath lab tech, so the path runs through education and national credentialing. Most employers expect an associate or bachelor's degree in cardiovascular technology or a related allied health field, followed by the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Many Pennsylvania hospital systems also accept candidates who complete an accredited cardiovascular technology program and obtain their credential within a defined post-hire window.
How much do cath lab teches make in Pennsylvania?
Cath lab teches in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $58,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,810 for the lowest 10% to over $100,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cath lab techs in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring cath lab techs in Pennsylvania right now include WellSpan Health, UPMC, and Penn Highlands Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large academic medical centers and integrated health systems means openings appear consistently throughout the year rather than in seasonal waves.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most cath lab tech jobs?
Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Sayre have the most cath lab tech openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and specialty cardiovascular practices, while Pittsburgh's volume is driven by UPMC's expansive regional network, and Allentown reflects the significant cardiovascular programs maintained by Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Lehigh Valley corridor.
Are there remote cath lab tech jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Cath lab work is hands-on and performed in a sterile procedural environment, which means the vast majority of positions require full on-site presence. About 0% of cath lab tech openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those are almost exclusively administrative, education, or clinical coordination roles rather than direct procedural work.
How can I get hired as a cath lab tech in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited cardiovascular technology program and applying to new-graduate or cardiovascular technologist trainee positions that large Pennsylvania systems like UPMC and Penn Medicine periodically post. Candidates who come from adjacent roles such as cardiac monitor technician, EKG technician, or surgical technologist often move into cath lab positions through internal transfers. Obtaining your RCIS credential, or being actively enrolled in the process, is the single strongest differentiator for candidates without prior cath lab hours.
Where can I find and apply to cath lab tech jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to cath lab tech jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers hiring now. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly through each listing.
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