A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
2 Description American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist with 1.5-2 years of cardiac cath lab experience and ARRT certification for a 13-week contract. Details Work in a diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab performing endovascular peripheral interventions and special procedures Adult patient population Uses Siemens equipment and PACS system EMR is Cerner 4x10 hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, or 5x8 hour shifts from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM as needed On-call requirement of 1 weekday and 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks, including holidays Requirements 1.5-2 years of experience in Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab and Special Procedures required Experience with Electrophysiology (EP) Lab and Interventional Radiology preferred Current BLS, ACLS, and ARRT certification required ARRT CI certification preferred Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology WV Medical Imaging License required to operate fluoro machines; license required if applicable Pending license may be accepted for consideration but must be finalized prior to start (1-2 week ETA) Proficiency in cardiac cath lab procedures including cardiac stent placement, diagnostic catheterizations, hemodynamic monitoring, IABP placement/removal, Impella insertion, laser-assisted procedures, left and right heart catheterization, PCI, PTCA, PA line insertion, rotablator atherectomy, and temporary pacemaker Experience with abdominal and pelvic procedures including angioplasty, embolization, IVC filter placement, and stent placement Experience with upper and lower extremity vascular angiography studies Skilled in vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose) Proficient in accurate patient monitoring, equipment setup, prepping access sites, recognizing life-threatening arrhythmias, room circulator duties, and maintaining sterile field while scrubbing Knowledge of isolation precautions and use of Rapid Response team protocols Must be able to perform medium work including frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs with maximum lifting of 50 lbs Additional Information Perform endovascular procedures under physician direction leading to diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease Monitor patient hemodynamic status, document during procedures, and scrub in to assist physicians during endovascular procedures Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings, and complete required competency assessments and self-education on time Scrubs provided Non-billable Cerner charting modules required prior to start date, averaging 8 hours to complete Candidates must maintain a permanent address more than 100 miles from the facility; those between 75-100 miles may be considered case-by-case at the same rate Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from their last date of permanent employment before returning as a traveler Current employees of the health system (including affiliated hospitals) are not eligible for travel contracts within that system First-time travelers may be considered
