Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist

JOB DETAILS

The Cardiovascular Invasive Technician is responsible to surgically scrub in and assist with equipment. Assists the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures is a secondary assignment. Prepares room and equipment, transports and monitors patients. May handle medications in accordance with responsibilities. Assists Physicians with arteriograms/catheterizations, permanent pacemaker implantations, diagnostic and interventional, peripheral and coronary, interventional and thrombolytic therapy.

Related duties include:

preparing and maintaining sterile 1 fields for lab procedures; printing film and calculating stenosis on peripheral cases; circulating in procedure rooms and collecting data on appropriate forms; monitoring patient's ECG and vital signs while in Catheterization Lab, notifying Physician of variances, and providing emergency procedures (CPR, defibrillation, etc.) as needed. Performs pre-and post-procedure care. Monitors and orients patients for specials/catheterization procedures. Answers related questions to make patient comfortable. Transports patients to and from procedural area. Communicates relevant medical information to physicians and other staff through required documentation on specified medical record forms. Records, enters into data computer and calculates catheterization data, gradients, LV grams, cardiac outputs, and peripheral stenosis. Follows national and state radiation protection regulations for patients, self and staff. Maintains inventory of and orders procedure room supplies. Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked and equipment is safe to use.

REQUIREMENTS

Vascular Interventional Technologist, Vascular Experience:

2 years

Certifications:

BLS-AHA;

ACLS-AHA SSN

Required DOB Required References:

1 Reference in the last 12 months RCIS or

ARRT + TX

Lic Required

BENEFITS

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

FACILITY

Short Term Acute Care Hospital

AREA OVERVIEW

Austin, TX is a vibrant city known for its lively music scene, delicious food trucks, and beautiful outdoor spaces. As a traveling healthcare professional, you'll have the opportunity to explore all that this eclectic city has to offer. From kayaking on Lady Bird Lake to hiking along the Barton Creek Greenbelt, there are endless adventures waiting for you in Austin. Visit the iconic South Congress Avenue for unique shopping and dining experiences Take a tour of the Texas State Capitol building Attend a live music show at one of Austin's many famous venues Explore the trendy neighborhoods of East Austin Indulge in some authentic Tex-Mex cuisine at a local restaurant

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. • Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.