Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Role: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech I

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule: 8hr shifts 7:30-16:00 M-F - with some on-call after-hours and some weekends if needed.

Pay: $55 - $67 / hour

*** Please review in depth duties below ***

*** If interested in role email Walter.Torres@remx.com ***

Duties

Works under the supervision of the Assistant Director Cardiology.

• Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative to apply and prescribe ionizing radiation for radiological procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Assists in performing diagnostic fluoroscopic angiographic procedures, coronary and peripheral interventions and Electrophysiology procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Assists in preventative maintenance of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory equipment. Reports all equipment malfunctions to Assistant Director and calls for services if indicated.
• Works as an integral part of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, knowing the responsibilities of each team member and being able to perform these responsibilities as needed.
• Initiates effective CPR measures and is familiar with the location and use of all emergency equipment.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining the Q.I. program related to radiological equipment and on-going department initiatives.
• Adheres to established hospital safety standards by following safety procedures/techniques in utilizing equipment and supplies and in performing procedures and body mechanics as well as reporting any unsafe condition immediately to the patient care manager.
• Operates equipment according to the protocol of the procedure being performed. Assists physician with all Cath Lab procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience

Skills

For Radiologic Technology program graduates: CRT and Fluoroscopy required.

And any one (1) of the following credentials required:

ARRT registration with CI credentials; or RCIS, or RCES credentials from CCI; or CEPS certification from IBHRE.

For CVT program graduates:

Any one (1) of the following credentials required: RCIS, or RCES credentials from CCI; or CEPS certification from IBHRE. BLS - Required Education

Graduate of CAHEP accredited CVT program or Completion of 2 (two) years Radiologic Technology training program approved by AMA