Cath Lab Tech

Allied / Tech - Cath Lab Tech

Cath Lab Tech4x10 Days 7a-5:30p or 5x8 7:30a-4:00p as needed, on call (1 weekday, 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks, includes holidays)Start date: ASAPContract length: 13 weeksPossible extension: YesCall Required: 1 day through the week and 1 weekend every 4-6 weekends with holidaysWork Setting Experience Required: Diagnostic Cardiac Cath lab, Interventional Cardiac Cath lab, Special Procedures; Participating in diagnostic and interventional cardiology along with endovascular peripheral intervention.Work Setting Experience Preferred: Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, Interventional RadiologySkills Required: Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures - Cardiac Stent Placement, Diagnostic Catheterizations Adult, Hemodynamic monitoring, IABP Placement/Removal, Impella insertion, Laser Assisted Procedures, Left heart catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI), Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), Pulmonary Artery (PA) line insertion, Right heart catheterization, Rotablader athrectomy, Temporary Pacemaker; Equipment/Operation/Maintenance - PACS, Stocks supplies; Abdominal and Pelvic - Angioplasty, Embolization, Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter placement, Stent placement; Vascular Studies/Procedures - Upper and Lower Extremity Angiography; Equipment and Devices - Siemens; Procedural Responsibilities - Accurate monitoring, Equipment set up, Prep access site, Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias, Room circulator, Scrub- maintain sterile field, Vascular Closure Systems (Perclose, StarClose); Professional Knowledge and Skills - Isolation Precautions, Use of Rapid Response teamCerts required: ACLS, BCLS, ARRTCerts Preferred: ARRT CIThe Cath Lab Technologist in the state of WV must possess a RT license in order to run fluoro machines in the lab.Experience required: 1.5-2 yearsTravel experience: RequiredState License: Yes, required; may submit with license pending but most post prior to start (1-2 week ETA)Scrubs provided: YesEMR: CernerThe Cath Lab Technologist I using specific high-technology equipment and at the discretion of a qualified physician, performs endovascular procedures on patients leading to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. The cardiac cath lab technologist will learn to monitor patient s hemodynamic status, document during procedures, and scrub during the endovascular procedures to assist the physician. The Cath Lab Technologist I maintains job and license requirements, attends mandatory in-services, staff meetings, and actively participates in self-education and completes all required competency assessments on time. Performs ACC requirements and other duties as assigned.