Hey guys i’m currently working in a lab that is definitely in need of a market based adjustment for techs in the lab. Is anyone willing to share how much they make an hr , location, any shift differentials or call bonuses? TYIA
Hey guys,
Just curious if anyone here has made this move and what your thoughts are. I’ve been doing CT for about 6 years at all places between Level I trauma and small outpatient centers and there’s a lot I like about CT but have been thinking about making the leap to cath lab as I think I’d find it to be more exciting and rewarding. Has anybody made this move? Are you satisfied working in the cath lab? Does the call kill you or do you get used to it? Would love to hear any and all perspectives, thanks
I’m a Cath Lab tech and just made a short guide on handling call better (mentally + physically).
It covers stuff like:
– how to prep before call
– staying calm when you get called in
– handling high-stress cases without spiraling
Honestly, it’s everything I wish I knew earlier.
Not trying to spam—just thought it might help newer techs.
If anyone wants it, I can send it over.
I’m 29 and about to start working in the cath lab, and I was honestly really excited about it… until recently.
My boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years, and we’re planning to get engaged this year, buy a house, and hopefully start a family in 2–3 years. That timeline always felt right to me. But someone recently told me it doesn’t make sense to go into the cath lab before having kids, and that most nurses in this specialty already have older children because of the lifestyle and call schedule. It made me feel like I’m going to waste my time and regret it when the time comes to have a future baby.
Ever since then, I can’t stop overthinking it. Add in family pressure about having kids sooner, and now I feel like I’m somehow choosing between building this career I’m excited about and starting a family at the “right” time.
Part of me feels like starting younger is actually the smarter move so I can gain experience and confidence first. But another part of me is worried I’m setting myself up for something that won’t be sustainable once I have kids.
For those of you who’ve been in the cath lab (or similar roles), when did you start? how did you navigate timing your career with having kids? Did you ever feel like one had to come before the other, or starting before vs. after kids made a difference?
Hi everyone,
I’m exploring a career path as a Cardiovascular Technologist in Canada and wanted to get some honest insight from people in the field.
Due to a physical limitation, I primarily rely on one working hand. I’m trying to understand whether this would realistically be a barrier in training or on the job, or if there are accommodations or adaptations that could make it feasible.
I’m especially interested in:
Day-to-day duties (how much fine motor / two-handed work is required)
Whether employers or training programs are open to accommodations
Any real-world experiences from technologists with similar challenges
I’m motivated and willing to adapt—I just want a realistic picture before committing to the program.
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Hi, I have ST depression in V2 through V6, and T wave flattening in level three. My lines are flat and saggy and some dip down. I also have very high uncontrolled blood pressure, and have had some possible cardiac episodes with shortness of breath, clamminess, one episode of vomiting... I am waiting to be scheduled for a cardiac catheterization to look for a blockage. I was just looking for anyone's thoughts on what could possibly be wrong based on the clinical notes above... Thank you. I am a 58-year-old female who has had high blood pressure since my teenage years.