Special Procedures Technologist I / Cath Lab Technologist - Hyannis, MA - MS 26-12995

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Special Procedures Technologist I / Cath Lab Technologist
Location: Hyannis, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 Hours/Week | 8-Hour Shifts; 10-Hour Shifts May Be Considered | On-Call Rotation for Nights, Weekends & Holidays
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Traveler: $88 - $91/hour

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Special Procedures Technologist I / Cath Lab Technologist to support invasive cardiovascular and interventional procedures while maintaining patient safety, image quality, radiation safety, and accurate hemodynamic monitoring.

Required Qualifications

• Current ARRT registration
• Current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist (RLT) license
• Graduate of a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology Program
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of post-technical-school radiology experience OR 2 years of Special Procedures Technologist experience
• Successful completion of required on-the-job training within 6 months of hire OR 6 months of recent Special Procedures Technologist experience within the past 2 years
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Successful completion of the CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam
• IABP experience/knowledge
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work with ionizing radiation and use a lead apron

Preferred Qualifications

• Cath Lab experience with IR experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with invasive cardiovascular and interventional procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring, and recording hemodynamic parameters
• Operate radiologic and interventional equipment safely
• Acquire, process, and transfer images to PACS
• Prepare, position, transfer, and assist patients during procedures
• Assist with room, table, and sterile-tray setup and turnover
• Assist physicians, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists
• Assist with administration of contrast media for arterial, venous, and percutaneous procedures
• Apply radiation-safety principles and minimize exposure
• Document supplies, implants, and required regulatory information
• Perform equipment safety checks and report malfunctions
• Maintain and clean interventional equipment
• Assist with department inventory
• Provide patient education and support
• Maintain knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, supplies, and equipment
• Participate in training, competency programs, and Quality/Process Improvement initiatives
• Maintain required certifications and clinical competencies
• Provide professional service to patients, families, visitors, and coworkers

Special Requirements

• On-call availability required for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must maintain required ARRT registration and Massachusetts RLT license
• Must maintain BLS and ACLS certifications
• Must successfully complete the CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam
• IABP knowledge/experience required