I have worked at hospitals with both 4 AND 3 and as an interventionist,i would say 4 is better for patient safety and efficiency. Should it really be about the money when we treat STEMI's?

We use a four person team, an RN, 2 CVTs and an RT.  We do not have fellows so one tech scrubs, one circulates, one monitors and the nurse provides the sedation. ------------------------------ Laura Gonzales R.N. Sharp Grossmont Cath Lab 619 740-4866 ...

We have always staffed our labs with 3 persons. The only exception is when a new employee is being oriented to the system. We have a high volume lab utilized by approximately 30 cardiologists. Michael Foster, MD, FSCA Medical Director, Providence Hospitals, ...