Radiology - Cath Lab Tech

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II

Demonstrates understanding of cardiac, vascular, respiratory, and renal physiology and pathology. Assists with the orientation and training of Cath Lab staff. Responsible for special projects and may include participation in relevant committees. Adheres to the principles of medical ethics as applied to the role of the Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II. Demonstrates thorough understanding of ECG and related medical terminology. Recognizes ECG waveform morphology, wave patterns, and their significance, including lethal arrhythmias. Recognizes and interprets ECG changes occurring in heart chamber enlargement and myocardial infarctions and responds appropriately. Lists and describes the most common cardiac pathologies, including symptoms and treatments. Demonstrates an understanding of all cardiac medications (generic and trade names) and the pharmacokinetics actions related to cardiac and vascular functions. Properly documents medications including indications for administration and dosages. Recognizes and alerts physicians to abnormalities with clinical laboratory values for arterial blood gases, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN, and creatinine. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and performs all components for a patient undergoing a full cardiac arrest. Monitors a diagnostic cardiac catheter procedure. Intervenes appropriately during and after lethal arrhythmias using ACLS standards if warranted. Identifies coronary anatomy in cine angiographic projections. Identifies cardiac pressure waveforms and informs the interventional cardiologist when applicable. Calculates basic hemodynamic parameters using the recording computer. Records catheterization events in the database computer. Understands the necessary supplies required and can provide them while setting up a table to perform a diagnostic cardiac catheterization. Describes the fundamental steps in a diagnostic heart catheterization and monitors a patient safely during the procedure. Performs cardiac outputs, O2 saturations, and ACT (activated clotting time) measurements. Monitors a percutaneous intervention and differentiates between a PTCA, directional, and mechanical rotation atherectomy. Has a full understanding of all extraction devices such as angiojet, rotoblator, and laser revascularization devices. Can explain the indication and potential complications of thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction. Identifies the benefits of supplementing angiographic imaging with intravascular ultrasound and Doppler velocimetry technologies. Describes the indications for electrophysiologic testing, permanent pacemaker implant, therapeutic ablation of dysrhythmias, and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. Identifies the main components of the Cath Lab fluoroscopy system and utilizes all necessary components to ensure that the physician has the appropriate visibility to perform the procedure.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Ability to scrub in a sterile environment for an undetermined amount of time. Ability to wear lead aprons weighing up to 5 lbs. for an undetermined amount of time. With team assistance, must have the ability to lift patients from a stretcher or bed to a procedure table. With team assistance, must have the ability to push a bed or stretcher with an immobilized patient on it.

Required Skills: ECG Cardiac physiology and pathology Vascular physiology and pathology Respiratory physiology and pathology Renal physiology and pathology Additional Skills: Cardiac medications Pharmacokinetics Clinical laboratory values Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Cardiac catheterization Cardiac outputs O2 saturations ACT measurements Percutaneous intervention PTCA Directional atherectomy Myocardial infarctions Cardiac pathologies Mechanical rotation atherectomy Angiojet Angiographic imaging Intravascular ultrasound Doppler velocimetry technologies Electrophysiologic testing Permanent pacemaker implant Therapeutic ablation of dysrhythmias Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators Cath Lab fluoroscopy system Acute myocardial infarction

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.